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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
There in the small audience of top officials — without his grandfather in attendance — was Rodríguez Castro.
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Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Crowdfunding requires a mountain of hard work to craft the graphics, videos, copywriting, marketing, and audience outreach that constitute a creative project.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
But this year, one of the best local favorite underground comedy shows is pulling up to the legendary diner for a traveling show that’s known for creating a space to see some of your favorite rising social media comedians IRL and give them an opportunity to perform for a live audience.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Behind 45 points from Montverde Academy product Cade Cunningham, the Pistons threw the first punch and remained aggressive throughout the night in order to win Game 5 inside Little Caesars Arena, 116-109, in front of a national TV audience on Amazon’s Prime Video.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
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Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Crowdfunding requires a mountain of hard work to craft the graphics, videos, copywriting, marketing, and audience outreach that constitute a creative project.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
But this year, one of the best local favorite underground comedy shows is pulling up to the legendary diner for a traveling show that’s known for creating a space to see some of your favorite rising social media comedians IRL and give them an opportunity to perform for a live audience.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Behind 45 points from Montverde Academy product Cade Cunningham, the Pistons threw the first punch and remained aggressive throughout the night in order to win Game 5 inside Little Caesars Arena, 116-109, in front of a national TV audience on Amazon’s Prime Video.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for audience
Noun
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Dunker will instantly become a fan favorite with a cult following.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Locals often describe Elizabeth Creamery as a hidden gem — a small, friendly spot with homemade ice cream and a loyal following that keeps people coming back.—
Tristan Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The South Broadway bar has a singular appeal in Denver for its Czech food, pints of Pilsner Urquell and wide-ranging hockey fandom.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2026
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With the seven-member group back in the spotlight, fans across the world are turning their fandom into itineraries.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The cult of Santa Muerte could, of course, be said to be in the thrall of that fantasy, but the same could be said of the cult’s main antagonist, the Catholic Church, which has vociferously denounced the movement.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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The cult status Drain Gang commands online has created an inscrutable, near-mythical air around its members.—
Harry Thorfinn-George,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Audience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audience. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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