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
But there are also plenty of men in the audience, and attendees wear not just tie-dye, but also Adidas and Gold’s Gym T-shirts.
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Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
For some runners, having an audience feels worse than being excluded.
—Jenessa Connor, Outside, 30 Sep. 2025
The upcoming film sees Bailey and Erivo’s characters share a powerful duet and, in a departure from the stage show, audiences will see the grand wedding between Bailey and Grande’s characters.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
And the most interesting layer was turning the camera on ourselves — on Ryan and I, and on the audience.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
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Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
For some runners, having an audience feels worse than being excluded.
—Jenessa Connor, Outside, 30 Sep. 2025
The upcoming film sees Bailey and Erivo’s characters share a powerful duet and, in a departure from the stage show, audiences will see the grand wedding between Bailey and Grande’s characters.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
And the most interesting layer was turning the camera on ourselves — on Ryan and I, and on the audience.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for audience
Noun
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The show quickly built a steady following.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
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From pumpkin pasta sauces to apple cider donuts, all kinds of fall flavors have become a staple for many—but there's a particular seasonal bakery item that's garnered a loyal following at Trader Joe’s for years.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While the fandom of film bros — and bro-ettes — is sure to come in the wake of One Battle’s release, Infiniti’s profile within the industry is starting to rise, too.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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The rise of retail fandom Move over Swifties, groupies aren’t just for celebrities anymore.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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The ’80s British cult-favorites Chapterhouse will headline alongside Hum, who are playing their first shows in nearly seven years, and Nothing, who are celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Tired of Tomorrow.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
29 Sep. 2025
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Slow Food and Sincere Surprises Again in Miraflores, seek out Millimétrica, a cult favorite among locals for its outrageously good coffee.—
Marisol Mosquera,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Audience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audience. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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