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cults

  • plural
    of cult.
    cult
    noun
    a particular system of religious worship, especially with reference to its rites and ceremonies.

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Given the history of American cults, Cole might not be the most implausible character here.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

Since Niyazov's death in 2006, successive presidents -- Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov and his son Serdar -- have kept the system in place, along with the cults of personality and grand architecture.

From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026

But cults are generally led by charlatans, so that’s not surprising.

From Salon ● Jun. 16, 2026

Richards, who now helps people exit cults, is open about what his former beloved leader did but also takes responsibility for his own behavior.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026

For the entire thirty minutes of lunch, I search online for more information about cults.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy