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
Once viewed as a niche medium, podcasts now stand at the forefront of connecting audiences with authentic voices and amplifying narratives that reflect Latin music’s global influence.
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Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
The list recognizes a thriving segment of the entertainment industry that includes storytellers across the religious spectrum who are offering up compelling and creative experiences featuring faith and spirituality for broad audiences.
—Variety Staff, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
One reason for audience disinterest is that Evil AI villains have already been around for decades.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
Kaitlan Collins will host, before an audience of Democrats, Republicans and independents, as well as those impacted by the shutdown.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
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Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
The list recognizes a thriving segment of the entertainment industry that includes storytellers across the religious spectrum who are offering up compelling and creative experiences featuring faith and spirituality for broad audiences.
—Variety Staff, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
One reason for audience disinterest is that Evil AI villains have already been around for decades.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
Kaitlan Collins will host, before an audience of Democrats, Republicans and independents, as well as those impacted by the shutdown.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for audience
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Its founder, Diarrha N'Diaye-Mbaye, told The Cut that it was caused by a lack of longstanding financial investment, despite having quickly built a devoted following, earned accolades across beauty media, and gotten featured on shelves at Sephora stores nationwide.—
Sofía Viera,
Allure,
10 Oct. 2025
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The show, which was originally created for YouTube and established a substantial following there, has now been produced for Dutch streamer NPO Start.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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The track seemed to play on Williams’ fandom for the music icon, while also drawing comparisons between their outspoken natures.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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Donovan also said generational fans are coming into WNBA fandom for the first time.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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For Spamflix, best known as a former VOD platform with a strong focus on cult and avant-garde cinema, Cinema of Desire marks a significant step into the world of film heritage and rights management.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
12 Oct. 2025
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Rocky Horror Picture Show at Mahalia Jackson Theater The cult-classic, wacky, horror musical Rocky Horror Picture Show turns 50 this year.—
Jenny Adams,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Audience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audience. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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