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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While Harvey and Mike were the beating heart (and Jessica, the fearsome lioness) of Suits, the show’s ensemble formed its strong backbone:
Louis Litt (Rick Hoffman), Harvey’s petulant, heart-on-his-sleeve frenemy, became the kind of character audiences loved to hate, or even grew to love.
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Max Gao, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
In front of a live audience, Matar stabbed Rushdie more than a dozen times, leaving the 77-year-old novelist permanently blind in one eye.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Buress says, to enthusiastic applause from the live audience.
—Will Digravio, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
Just before the actress' appearance on the broadcast, Kevin Hart and Paul Rudd were shown in the audience.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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Max Gao, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
In front of a live audience, Matar stabbed Rushdie more than a dozen times, leaving the 77-year-old novelist permanently blind in one eye.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Buress says, to enthusiastic applause from the live audience.
—Will Digravio, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
Just before the actress' appearance on the broadcast, Kevin Hart and Paul Rudd were shown in the audience.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Audience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audience. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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