as in audience
a group of spectators
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Recent Examples of grandstand
At the bottom of the Olympia delle Tofane slope, in the grandstands about 2,000 feet below, there was nothing but a sickening silence after Vonn’s crash.
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
The facility has 194 parking spaces and can seat more than 2,500 (1,908 seats in the grandstand, 508 in the berm overlooking the long throws area for javelin, hammer and discus and 200 seats by shot put).
—Sarah Spencer, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Now upgraded, the grandstand facilities are as good as anything in international racing.
—Camilla Wright, semafor.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Compared to this point last year, grandstand sales are up nearly 10%, Carb Day sales are up 13% and Snake Pit sales are up 12%.
—Evan Frank, IndyStar, 15 Feb. 2026
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
The facility has 194 parking spaces and can seat more than 2,500 (1,908 seats in the grandstand, 508 in the berm overlooking the long throws area for javelin, hammer and discus and 200 seats by shot put).
—Sarah Spencer, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Now upgraded, the grandstand facilities are as good as anything in international racing.
—Camilla Wright, semafor.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Compared to this point last year, grandstand sales are up nearly 10%, Carb Day sales are up 13% and Snake Pit sales are up 12%.
—Evan Frank, IndyStar, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grandstand
Noun
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The four characters sit on chairs, facing the audience.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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For example, most of the country will get the Red Sox at Yankees on June 6, but select audiences in the Midwest and South will get the Cleveland Guardians versus the Texas Rangers instead.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Hang it on the front door for a welcoming touch, lay it flat as a centerpiece with pillar or clustered candles in the center, or incorporate it into a gallery wall among framed photos and prints.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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Spend an afternoon walking around town, popping into artist studios and galleries, and admiring the pottery, paintings, garden sculptures, and jewelry on display.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There’s also something nostalgic about it; the timer reminds me of baking at my grandparents’ house.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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His second outing for the house, however, which took place on Sunday, felt more measured, shifting the focus toward tailoring while still playing with sculptural silhouettes.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Growing up, the theater was a holy place, a cathedral of congregation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The congregation became the heart of the Black community in Chadds Ford.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Grandstand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grandstand. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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