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a group of people showing intense devotion to a cause, person, or work (as a film) that mystery novelist, although long deceased, continues to have an enthusiastic audience

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Recent Examples of audience When The Cotton Club was released on December 14, 1984, audiences had favorable reactions, while critics did not. Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025 On Freeform, the season averaged about 252,000 same-day viewers, but that’s likely only a fraction of its total, cross-platform audience. Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025 The husband and wife duo, who got married in 2019, let their audience in on the small moments that define their life together. Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 21 Oct. 2025 The awards show, which originated in 2001, honors the most compelling film and television of the previous year that was created for the 50-plus audience. Paul Grein, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for audience
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Noun
  • Sennott is emblematic of her generation of auteur creatives who built their first followings via content shared on social media platforms.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Appealing to consumers searching for a piece of history, the store has gained a following of visitors hunting for unique souvenirs, designers on inspiration trips and local eccentrics.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • And that diversity is seen and appreciated within Selena’s fandom.
    Evan Burke, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Faracy's reference on Nobody Wants This comes during peak spooky season, when Hocus Pocus fandom is often at its strongest — including for fellow star Tobias Jelinek, who recently reflected on making the movie in an exclusive interview with Entertainment Weekly.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • It was first canceled in September 2005 after just one season but amassed a cult following that sparked its revival season in December 2014.
    Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Based on Gege Akutami’s manga, the film follows Gojo Satoru and Geto Suguru, two sorcerers tasked with protecting Amanai Riko, a student chosen as the Star Plasma Vessel, while being pursued by curse users and a religious cult.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025

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“Audience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audience. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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