as in cult
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
Comcast is getting out of the cable channel business, with the exception of its potent reality brand Bravo, out of concern about the steady decline of the pay TV audience.
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Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
This year’s race had the biggest TV audience for the event in 17 years.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 29 May 2025
Pope Leo called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages in a May 28 general audience, following in the steps of his predecessor Pope Francis, who was both praised and criticized for using his position to advocate for ending the war in Gaza.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Fans in the audience can be heard cheering enthusiastically as Michele transitions from song to song during the seven-song medley.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 17 May 2025
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Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
This year’s race had the biggest TV audience for the event in 17 years.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 29 May 2025
Pope Leo called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages in a May 28 general audience, following in the steps of his predecessor Pope Francis, who was both praised and criticized for using his position to advocate for ending the war in Gaza.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Fans in the audience can be heard cheering enthusiastically as Michele transitions from song to song during the seven-song medley.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for audience
Noun
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Highly thought-of items tend to include cult collections from iconic designers, at top luxury brands - Hedi Slimane, Marc Jacobs, Martin Margiela, or Jil Sander, with prices that can be close to original prices or slightly higher.—
Benjamin Voyer,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Simone is the dutiful personal assistant for an ultra-wealthy socialite named Michaela (Julianne Moore), whom Devon thinks might also be a murderous cult leader.—
William Earl,
Variety,
22 May 2025
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As simpler devices like the Meta Ray-Ban glasses have slowly built a following, Google is getting back into the smart glasses game.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2025
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Over the years, the various artisanal types and price points of Jill Wolf jewels have earned her a loyal following among jewelry lovers-- and jewelry experts.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Audience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audience. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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