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
Advertisement Nathalie Flores, Vice President of Carbon Markets and Strategic Accounts at StoneX Group, kicked off an audience Q&A session by asking about how companies should give back.
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Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Others felt Arnold’s tone was dismissive of the audience that supports the show.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
My sister, who’s Hailey’s mom, was in the audience [last Tuesday] night, and all of us just couldn’t stop crying.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
There is a deep respect for the brand’s heritage throughout the collection, but also an unmistakable drive to modernize, internationalize, and individualize the designs for today’s and tomorrow’s audience.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Others felt Arnold’s tone was dismissive of the audience that supports the show.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
My sister, who’s Hailey’s mom, was in the audience [last Tuesday] night, and all of us just couldn’t stop crying.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
There is a deep respect for the brand’s heritage throughout the collection, but also an unmistakable drive to modernize, internationalize, and individualize the designs for today’s and tomorrow’s audience.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 14 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
Noun
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Another prime example is Insomnia Cookies, which was created at an Ivy League campus house and has since turned into a cult staple for legions of students looking for their late-night sweet treat fix.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
21 Sep. 2025
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Pamela Anderson is revisiting the cult classic Barb Wire.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Audience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audience. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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