as in audience
a group of spectators
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Recent Examples of grandstand
James Reynolds stood near the parade’s grandstand wearing a Chargers jersey.
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Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026
The machines, which allow people to bet on past horse races in a slot-machine-type format, were put into the grandstand area of Santa Anita on Thursday with no notice.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
The game follows the Rose Parade, where an estimated 700,000 people travel from near and far to the grandstands and sidewalks of Pasadena to watch.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
The cheapest seats on Ticketmaster on Monday were selling for more than $500 for seats in the upper grandstands.
—Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
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Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026
The machines, which allow people to bet on past horse races in a slot-machine-type format, were put into the grandstand area of Santa Anita on Thursday with no notice.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
The game follows the Rose Parade, where an estimated 700,000 people travel from near and far to the grandstands and sidewalks of Pasadena to watch.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
The cheapest seats on Ticketmaster on Monday were selling for more than $500 for seats in the upper grandstands.
—Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grandstand
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The British writer and director’s third film, to be released Friday, has polarized audiences since the first trailer.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Racks of clothing and accessories were displayed throughout the minimal sixth-floor gallery space, set up for press appointments earlier in the day.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The show precedes a major exhibition of Lynch’s work slated for fall 2026 at Pace’s gallery in Los Angeles.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Without my father’s booming presence, our house was strangely quiet.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Many public spaces within the Mountain House have ADA-compliant routes to enter, exit, and move around the house freely.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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During the 8th to 10th centuries, this practice fell by the wayside and the penitential season of Lent started being marked with ashes placed on the heads of the entire congregation.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
13 Feb. 2026
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The queen consort joined the congregation for the service, recognizing the work of the Guild in curating public worship at St Bride’s and in the continued ministry to journalism.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Grandstand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grandstand. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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