Definition of audiencenext
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 Kirk is taking questions from an audience member about gun violence when a shot rings out. ABC News, 5 July 2026 The idea is to make healthy eating doable, especially for an audience with odd hours and high-stress jobs. Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2026 Disney Channel Kids The tween audience of the early aughts had multiple networks catering to them, and Disney Channel’s musical ascent was just beginning. Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 5 July 2026 The rest of the summer theatrical lineup is also expected to bring in audiences and push domestic box office totals closer to pre-pandemic figures. Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for audience
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Noun
  • Well, Trump worship is looking more and more like a death cult as the midterms approach.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • José, 17, shoots a horror short film with his friends in the local cemetery sparking rumours of a satanic cult, which build to collective hysteria.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 7 July 2026
Noun
  • Both films came from digital-native storytellers in their 20s who arrived with sizable online followings already attached.
    Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Rodríguez is a model, influencer and entrepreneur Once their relationship went public, Rodríguez was thrust into the spotlight and developed a major following.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • To capitalize on this moment of soccer fandom, Gotham FC is playing an exhibition game against the Washington Spirit team at New York’s Citi Field on July 15.
    Diane Brady, Fortune, 7 July 2026
  • Kelsea Ballerini Country crossover star Ballerini has never made a secret of her Swiftie fandom.
    Alison Abbey Hudak, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2026

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“Audience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audience. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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