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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
Helping spread the word and reintroduce Hank Hill, family and friends to audiences, Disney Entertainment Television struck a number of marketing tie-ins, activations and other partnerships.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
Advertising revenue decreased 13% ex-FX, primarily driven by domestic audience declines of 23%.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
The podcast’s awards show aired on August 5 with hosts Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang taking their bit to a whole new level and audience.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
Prop kits will be sold at the theater for maximum audience participation.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 Aug. 2025
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
Advertising revenue decreased 13% ex-FX, primarily driven by domestic audience declines of 23%.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
The podcast’s awards show aired on August 5 with hosts Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang taking their bit to a whole new level and audience.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
Prop kits will be sold at the theater for maximum audience participation.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for audience
Noun
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Combat sports, featuring both men and women, have proven hugely popular with younger audiences, especially compared to the aging followings of sports such as baseball and even football.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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With next year’s June primary following in seven months.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
12 Aug. 2025
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The Dexter legacy is now deep and long, and the fandom is incredible.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
15 Aug. 2025
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It’s been more than a decade since Electronic Arts released a football game on a Nintendo console, and the absence has been noticeable for a company with one of the biggest fandoms and install bases.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
14 Aug. 2025
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Premiering in 1984 after a two-year delay during which the filmmakers bought back the rights from Corman, Android became a festival success and cult favorite.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Aug. 2025
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The villa was a gathering spot for gay men, a kind of artistic cult, and certainly a haven during harsher times for the community.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Audience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audience. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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