as in audience
a group of spectators
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Recent Examples of grandstand
Construction of the track and grandstands begins May 26.
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Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Balmoral in turn picked up some races in 1986 after a fire destroyed the grandstand at Arlington Park in Arlington Heights the summer before.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 17 May 2026
The grandstands are sold out, meaning local blackout of the race has been lifted.
—Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
On the 17th, DeChambeau went right again, this time his ball settling next to the grandstand.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
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Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Balmoral in turn picked up some races in 1986 after a fire destroyed the grandstand at Arlington Park in Arlington Heights the summer before.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 17 May 2026
The grandstands are sold out, meaning local blackout of the race has been lifted.
—Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
On the 17th, DeChambeau went right again, this time his ball settling next to the grandstand.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grandstand
Noun
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The audience was up about 9% last year.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
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The pair’s performance featured rapid-fire archery and precision stunts that kept both the judges and audience on edge.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Noun
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In the living room, Alex built a custom frame for their TV, while Elizabeth camouflaged it with a lively gallery wall.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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Downtown Aspen’s luxury boutiques, art galleries, and restaurants are a 10-minute walk from the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
Noun
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The house was built in 2007 and the living area totals 3,892 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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What does a society look like when people have houses and care for their children?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
Noun
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During the service, the priest encouraged members of the congregation to share the sign of peace.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Originally a Presbyterian church, the structure was expanded in the 1950s with an annex to accommodate a growing congregation.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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“Grandstand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grandstand. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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