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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At the 2024 Gotham Awards on Dec. 2., Kidman joked about whom audiences should bring with them to watch her new flick.
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Studios should know musicals aren’t a turn-off for audiences, especially if fans are already obsessed with the soundtrack.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
The audience has to cling on for dear life: Andy’s rollercoaster life is moving faster than fast.
—Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
But audiences know the real stars are the children.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Studios should know musicals aren’t a turn-off for audiences, especially if fans are already obsessed with the soundtrack.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
The audience has to cling on for dear life: Andy’s rollercoaster life is moving faster than fast.
—Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
But audiences know the real stars are the children.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Audience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audience. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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