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as in audience
a group of people showing intense devotion to a cause, person, or work (as a film)
long after it had gone off the air, the TV series continued to have a huge cult
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as in religion
a body of beliefs and practices regarding the supernatural and the worship of one or more deities
an ancient cult that centered on the worship of the earth as the source of all life
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Featuring cult characters, Margeaux and Jules/Hazel (played by Patricia Black and Julie.
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Caroline Tell, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The brand has a cult following for its jeans, and the amount of variety offered in its denim categories is impressive.
—Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Normal Gossip first premiered in 2022 and quickly became a cult hit for its colorful episodes anonymyzing real-world drama into a hysterical podcast episode, complete with culture guests.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Princess Polly The Australian brand has a cult following for its trendy clothing often worn by social media influencers.
—Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Caroline Tell, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The brand has a cult following for its jeans, and the amount of variety offered in its denim categories is impressive.
—Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Normal Gossip first premiered in 2022 and quickly became a cult hit for its colorful episodes anonymyzing real-world drama into a hysterical podcast episode, complete with culture guests.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Princess Polly The Australian brand has a cult following for its trendy clothing often worn by social media influencers.
—Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Cult.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cult. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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