cults
- plural of cult.
Example Sentences
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But virtually all cults are defined by one thing: a charismatic leader who exercises dominance over the flock.
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2026
In other words, cults are as American as McDonald’s apple pie.
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 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
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
The definitions say cults are mostly formed around religious beliefs and practices.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
