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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
Speaking last week to IndieWire via Zoom, Schnabel discussed the initial reactions from audiences and critics out of Venice and the subsequent journey to find distribution.
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Todd Gilchrist,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
Directed by Susanne Bier, the film finds audiences reunited with the Owens sisters, Sally and Gillian (Nicole Kidman), once more.
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Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2026
The New York Knicks brought the title back to the country’s largest market, and in the process, introduced a larger audience to the Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama.
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John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2026
But Universal Pictures, which was handling domestic distribution, demanded a different cut with a happy ending to appease U.S. audiences — somewhat ironic for a film about a low-level government worker (Jonathan Pryce) fighting bureaucracy in an oppressive dystopian future.
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Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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Todd Gilchrist,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
Directed by Susanne Bier, the film finds audiences reunited with the Owens sisters, Sally and Gillian (Nicole Kidman), once more.
—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2026
The New York Knicks brought the title back to the country’s largest market, and in the process, introduced a larger audience to the Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama.
—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2026
But Universal Pictures, which was handling domestic distribution, demanded a different cut with a happy ending to appease U.S. audiences — somewhat ironic for a film about a low-level government worker (Jonathan Pryce) fighting bureaucracy in an oppressive dystopian future.
—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for audience
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In 2001, she was cast as Samantha Darko in Richard Kelly’s cult film Donnie Darko starring Jake Gyllenhaal in the title role.
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The black-and-white, slapstick silent comedy made for just $150,000 became a cult hit surpassing over $1 million in box office after launching a tour of the film around the Midwest, not the coasts.
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Suri, the British electric toothbrush brand that has built a following around design and sustainability, recently landed in 500 Target stores across the United States.
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In May 2025, Ives was awarded the British Fashion Council Award and continues to build a loyal following with celebrities such as Rihanna, Zoe Kravitz, Kate Moss, Charli XCX and Adwoa Aboah.
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Of 19,100 badge holders, a large part of Annecy’s audience is made up of fandom, school students and animators.
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With a lockout coming, fans who lack trust in the organization could abandon their fandom completely.
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“Audience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audience. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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