as in following
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
The heat was certainly a factor for the audience, which brought handheld folding fans and tried to stay hydrated in the near 100-degree temperatures.
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Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2025
Hollywood has attempted many times to bring The Fantastic Four — known colloquially as Marvel’s first family — to the big screen, but none struck the right chord with critics or audiences.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 27 July 2025
Metal shows at places like The Webster are one thing, to have actually seen musicians flying through the air or being pummelled by fans or having to play while the audience was physically piling atop them are memories that can never be forgotten.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 July 2025
This inconsistency creates immediate distrust among your audiences.
—Danielle Sabrina, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2025
Hollywood has attempted many times to bring The Fantastic Four — known colloquially as Marvel’s first family — to the big screen, but none struck the right chord with critics or audiences.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 27 July 2025
Metal shows at places like The Webster are one thing, to have actually seen musicians flying through the air or being pummelled by fans or having to play while the audience was physically piling atop them are memories that can never be forgotten.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 July 2025
This inconsistency creates immediate distrust among your audiences.
—Danielle Sabrina, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for audience
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Friday may have been Luca Bagel Co.’s first official day at its storefront, but its bagels and sandwiches already have a cult following.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Holiday has maintained a sizable following since its original release, as its Christmastime setting has inspired consistent wintertime rewatches among rom-com fans.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Mixed crowds could be rowdy, but bleachers also encouraged camaraderie, fandom, and a sense of belonging.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
23 July 2025
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With over 10,000 unique figures covering a vast range of genres - from TV and film to video games, anime, comics, sports, and music - Funko has cemented itself as a cornerstone of modern fandom.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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To rob them and their kids of their voices in Congress, all to appease the Republican Party’s cult leader in the White House.—
Eleanor Dearman
Updated August 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Aug. 2025
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All Nighter has a cult following and five Allure Best of Beauty awards, and why mess with a great thing?—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Audience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audience. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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