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noun ADJ. big, considerable, great, large, mass, strong | limited, small | local | dedicated, devoted, faithful, fanatical, loyal | enthusiastic | personal | cult They enjoy a cult following in the UK. VERB + FOLLOWING command, enjoy, have | acquire, attract, build up, create, gain, gather PREP. ~ among Top of the range Scotches attract a fanatical following among whisky buffs.
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