as in cult
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
At its peak, the Jimmy Swaggart telecast had a weekly U.S. audience of 2.1 million viewers, with millions of others watching overseas.
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Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 1 July 2025
What is Hallmark’s Christmas in July? Christmas in July on Hallmark is an annual programming event that offers audiences a mid-year dose of holiday cheer.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 1 July 2025
Their work reached a wider contemporary audience than many now-famous texts like John Dickinson’s political pamphlets.
—Karin Wulf, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 July 2025
If approved, the music hall will accommodate an audience of 728 people and a stage big enough to support a symphony orchestra, according to MYAC CEO Allen Dennis.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025
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Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 1 July 2025
What is Hallmark’s Christmas in July? Christmas in July on Hallmark is an annual programming event that offers audiences a mid-year dose of holiday cheer.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 1 July 2025
Their work reached a wider contemporary audience than many now-famous texts like John Dickinson’s political pamphlets.
—Karin Wulf, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 July 2025
If approved, the music hall will accommodate an audience of 728 people and a stage big enough to support a symphony orchestra, according to MYAC CEO Allen Dennis.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for audience
Noun
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In the years following its initial cancellation, the series gained a cult following, and HBO picked it up for a second season, which premiered in 2014.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
27 June 2025
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Leto was photographed with his cult dressed in all white.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
26 June 2025
Noun
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The channel's following grew to more than 2.4 million subscribers.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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Zamora, 40, built an online following as a fitness influencer and model.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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“Audience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audience. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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