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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When their initial attack proves to be so messy (a constantly shaking camera keeps both the audience and the baddies unclear of what’s really happening) that Danielle and some other heavy hitters can sneak away, their aims become fixated on her.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2025
She’s won an audience by delighting in the silliness of most of her pursuits, gleefully putting Oscar nominees in the hot seat, or throwing the camera back to a sideline correspondent who just happened to be Timothée Chalamet.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
Fox News was once largely judged by the audiences for its primetime opinion lineup.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
The next goal is to expand the reach of the show without abandoning the original audience and concept.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2025
She’s won an audience by delighting in the silliness of most of her pursuits, gleefully putting Oscar nominees in the hot seat, or throwing the camera back to a sideline correspondent who just happened to be Timothée Chalamet.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
Fox News was once largely judged by the audiences for its primetime opinion lineup.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
The next goal is to expand the reach of the show without abandoning the original audience and concept.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for audience
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“Audience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audience. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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