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 target audience includes cable cord-cutters and people who consume news primarily on their phones.
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
With artists/creators and their audiences understanding what makes the FYP tick, what used to feel like spontaneity now feels like salesmanship.
—Sam Saideman, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
Hoss, whom audiences might remember as Blanchett’s violinist partner in 2022’s Tár, is a force as the outspoken, mercurial Eileen.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 28 Oct. 2025
Franky is best known to international audiences for playing the lead character in Hirokazu Koreeda’s Palme d’Or-winning Shoplifters (2018).
—Marcus Lim, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
With artists/creators and their audiences understanding what makes the FYP tick, what used to feel like spontaneity now feels like salesmanship.
—Sam Saideman, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
Hoss, whom audiences might remember as Blanchett’s violinist partner in 2022’s Tár, is a force as the outspoken, mercurial Eileen.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 28 Oct. 2025
Franky is best known to international audiences for playing the lead character in Hirokazu Koreeda’s Palme d’Or-winning Shoplifters (2018).
—Marcus Lim, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for audience
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Sennott is emblematic of her generation of auteur creatives who built their first followings via content shared on social media platforms.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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Appealing to consumers searching for a piece of history, the store has gained a following of visitors hunting for unique souvenirs, designers on inspiration trips and local eccentrics.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And that diversity is seen and appreciated within Selena’s fandom.—
Evan Burke,
Billboard,
24 Oct. 2025
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Faracy's reference on Nobody Wants This comes during peak spooky season, when Hocus Pocus fandom is often at its strongest — including for fellow star Tobias Jelinek, who recently reflected on making the movie in an exclusive interview with Entertainment Weekly.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Find inspiration from Megan Fox and dress as Jennifer Check from the 2009 cult-favorite film Jennifer's Body for Halloween.—
Emma Kershaw,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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This partnership comes a few weeks after DedCool, best known for its detergent line, released incense in all three cult-favorite scents.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Audience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audience. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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