as in audience
a group of spectators
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Recent Examples of grandstand
The cheapest seats on Ticketmaster on Monday were selling for more than $500 for seats in the upper grandstands.
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Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Seco owns land surrounding the former LaGrave Field grandstand that was demolished in February.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Jan. 2026
The grandstand was still up, covered in windblown debris as Leyba's home burned down.
—Liz Baker, NPR, 1 Jan. 2026
The race winner is in the shadows — literally — and out of view of many in the grandstands.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
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Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Seco owns land surrounding the former LaGrave Field grandstand that was demolished in February.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Jan. 2026
The grandstand was still up, covered in windblown debris as Leyba's home burned down.
—Liz Baker, NPR, 1 Jan. 2026
The race winner is in the shadows — literally — and out of view of many in the grandstands.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grandstand
Noun
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What will the audience at home think?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Big Think reaches a global audience that uses our content to teach, learn, and lead.—
Daphne Koller,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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View gallery - 3 images Walking in the rain with an umbrella is never a hands-free experience.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Jan. 2026
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Evenings are low-key, whether that means gallery hopping near the historical Taos Plaza (don’t miss the Taos Artist Collective), savoring hatch chile–spiked New Mexican dishes at spots like La Cueva Café and Michael’s Kitchen, or unwinding at wine bars such as Corner Office and Barra Vino.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The fire broke out in the predawn hours Tuesday in a large house in the 11300 block of South Forest Avenue.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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That contrasts with traditional bespoke or site-built houses, put up mostly on the property.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Welcome Baptist Church reports the shooting did not involve members of the congregation.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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The greenery, towering 20 feet above the congregation, brought scents of the forest into the Abbey, and it was said at the time to reflect the couple’s love of the countryside.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Grandstand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grandstand. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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