Synonyms of audience

audience

noun

ˈȯ-dē-ən(t)s 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• following
• fandom
• cult
• followership
• discipleship

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of audience

And it's brought to our audience a wide range of compelling stories – from personal narratives to sound-rich explorations of places and events to hard-hitting journalism on issues and topics that are important to students. — Janet W. Lee, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026

The fest opened on Thursday with Apple’s Being Heumann and Neon’s The Housewife, both of which were warmy received (Being Heumann ended up placing third for the audience award). — Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, in real life, Sheeran was addressing an audience at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday night. — Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 20 Sep. 2026

Five years after the NCAA opened the door to name, image and likeness (NIL) compensation, college athletes can earn money from their schools, donors, collectives, brands and their own audiences. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026