as in following
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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for audience
Noun
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Today, more and more critics pay their own bills, build their own followings, and invent their own rules.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
17 Oct. 2025
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Both Palmer and Mo cite Dancing With the Stars as an example of a program that’s caught up to the demand for digital stars — one that respects (and rewards) social media followings.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
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For example, the Red Sea cocktail is named after the Chiefs’ fandom, which are referred to by the same name, because of the crowds of red jerseys.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Fans of the Dunkin' Spider Donut can also level up their fandom with new merchandise, from plushies to onesies.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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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
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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 23 Oct. 2025.
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