as in audience
a group of spectators
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Recent Examples of grandstand
The grandstand that had begun the evening applauding and relishing the training ground finishes of a new signing, ended it with exuberant celebrations for their old captain.
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James Nalton, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The playing surface Saturday stretched almost from grandstand to grandstand, with just enough room for the benches behind the west sideline, measuring 70 yards wide by 110 yards long.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
Several premium seat options are no longer available, but some general admission tickets in the grandstands are available.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 30 Aug. 2025
There are plenty of ways to get in on the action, from standard grandstand tickets to interactive activations from American Express and Chase, along with fun pop-ups celebrating the sport.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2025
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James Nalton, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The playing surface Saturday stretched almost from grandstand to grandstand, with just enough room for the benches behind the west sideline, measuring 70 yards wide by 110 yards long.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
Several premium seat options are no longer available, but some general admission tickets in the grandstands are available.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 30 Aug. 2025
There are plenty of ways to get in on the action, from standard grandstand tickets to interactive activations from American Express and Chase, along with fun pop-ups celebrating the sport.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grandstand
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Screenings have evolved into must-see live events featuring props, merchandise, and the occasional person in an animal suit chasing fans through the aisles and audiences across continents.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
11 Nov. 2025
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During Went’s fellowship at Playwrights Realm between 2018-2019, Went expanded that script into what eventually became the five-hour final product — a big swing to take in the theatrical world as attention spans have notoriously decreased among audiences.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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Expect temporary galleries, museum exhibitions, and rooftop events that blend contemporary art with fine dining and city views.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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His work has come into sharper focus recently, with an exhibition last spring at the Palais Galliera, in Paris, and another recent show at the Pace gallery, in New York.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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Namely, going after the drug traffickers themselves by raiding Mexican cartel trap houses and robbing their mules, using equipment borrowed from their parents including night-vision goggles and beanbag shotguns.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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The sisters hope the land transfer will serve as a model for Catholic congregations for future reconciliations with tribal nations.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The organization has announced plans to create thousands of new chapters and is cultivating new partnerships with pastors and congregations.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Grandstand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grandstand. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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