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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Even after growing a cult following on social media with videos of unhinged characters, then breaking out on Max's Hacks, Stalter might have felt nervous about anchoring such a high-profile show.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
10 July 2025
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The other two are excellent as well, and Pine Needles hosted the 2022 U.S. Women’s Open. Pine Needles and Mid-Pines have always had a cult following and serious players know how good the courses are.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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To date, the motor racing drama has drawn 219,000 spectators for a $3.5M (SAR 13.5M) gross in the territory where Formula One has a strong following.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
7 July 2025
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Publishers are resistant to picking up work by people that don’t have a big following.—
John McDermott,
Rolling Stone,
6 July 2025
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“Audience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audience. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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