Examples of “cult” in a Sentence

noun A group organized around an unconventional set of religious or philosophical beliefs, often isolating members from outside society under a controlling leader.

• He joined a cult that told him to stop speaking to his friends.
• The leader of the cult demanded total obedience from every follower.
• Former members described how the cult cut them off from their families.

noun A strong following of devoted fans built around a particular person, idea, or work.

• The band never had a hit, but it built a loyal cult following online.
• My uncle collects posters for an obscure cult television series from the eighties.
• The film flopped in theaters but later gained a cult following.