audience

noun

ˈȯ-dē-ən(t)s How to pronounce audience (audio)
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 Gal's approach shows how a physical, local business can ride a viral moment without losing its identity, treating fans as customers to welcome into a real space rather than just an audience to broadcast at. — Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 This thoughtful evolution ensures this year’s NBC ceremony and future broadcasts remain deeply engaging and tailored to the television audience. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2026 For their efforts, this new Italian cinema would extend beyond national borders and find new generations of filmmakers and audiences around the world. — Erik Morse, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026 That too drew a national audience, and a big crowd, for a TCU loss. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for audience
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  1. cult
  2. following
  3. fandom
Noun
  • Cinespia, Los Angeles’ iconic outdoor cinematic experience, has unveiled its spooky lineup for the month of October, where horror fans will be able to watch some of their favorite cult films among the dead at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
    — Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Ira Gorawara wrote a heartwarming story about how international students land at American colleges and get indoctrinated into the cult of college football.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of cult
Noun
  • Telling the world every thought and creative whim built him a following.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The generously frosted cinnamon roll has inspired a following of its own.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of following
Noun
  • Levin will dish on the fandom and her book at the Shops and there will be feel good perks from the center’s businesses.
    — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026
  • After years of teaming with the tournament, the brand expects Sabalenka’s ambassadorship to not only strengthen its position in tennis fandom but also in the broader sports arena.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of fandom

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“Audience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audience. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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