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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
Many series cast older actors who can age down, supplying a consistency and comfort for audiences, and avoiding the realism of how young a 15-year-old high school freshman or sophomore actually looks on screen.
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Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2026
During the forum, when some audience members interjected as Weiser answered questions about Israel and Gaza, Taslimi — who moderated the event — intervened.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
The risks are that sometimes there can be pressure to extend a franchise that the audience isn’t really all that excited about anymore.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
As Kansas City prepares to host a global audience, organizers are betting that the district’s history and cultural identity will resonate with visitors seeking an experience beyond the stadium.
—Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
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Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2026
During the forum, when some audience members interjected as Weiser answered questions about Israel and Gaza, Taslimi — who moderated the event — intervened.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
The risks are that sometimes there can be pressure to extend a franchise that the audience isn’t really all that excited about anymore.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
As Kansas City prepares to host a global audience, organizers are betting that the district’s history and cultural identity will resonate with visitors seeking an experience beyond the stadium.
—Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for audience
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Pettit has spent more than a year in space across multiple missions, conducting experiments ranging from fluid physics to orbital photography, while also gaining a following for his striking images of Earth and the cosmos taken from orbit.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Committed to sustainable seafood and the community, the waterfront restaurant has a loyal local following, as well as beautiful views.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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In men’s sports, fandom comes with much more of an edge.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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And history suggests that returning is one thing, but recapturing the same intensity of viewership and fandom is another.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Topo Chico, the cult-favorite sparkling mineral water owned by Coca-Cola, has been largely unavailable nationwide since February as the company upgrades facilities at its source in Mexico, with supply not expected to return until late 2026.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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The difference between the FLDS and most other cults is that people are born into it.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Audience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audience. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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