as in audience
a group of spectators
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Recent Examples of grandstand
Seeing yard markers on the turf in the infield, along with packed grandstands filling roughly three-quarters of the way around the track, created a vivid memory for the recent NASCAR Cup Series champion who spent much of his upbringing in High Point.
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Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2025
In the semis, Fudge faced off against No. 4 Judit Castillo and the pair had a battle on the grandstand court before Megan advanced 13,11 to move into the final.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The defective grandstand was a last-minute add-on; workmen were still hammering it together as people took their seats.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2025
There, in the grandstands, the star quarterback and his super fan met at last.
—Graham Hurley, CNN, 11 Aug. 2024
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Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2025
In the semis, Fudge faced off against No. 4 Judit Castillo and the pair had a battle on the grandstand court before Megan advanced 13,11 to move into the final.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The defective grandstand was a last-minute add-on; workmen were still hammering it together as people took their seats.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2025
There, in the grandstands, the star quarterback and his super fan met at last.
—Graham Hurley, CNN, 11 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grandstand
Noun
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The creator economy presents a paradox for enterprise marketers: unprecedented access to audiences through authentic voices, with more channels and touchpoints to leverage than ever before, yet mounting pressure to prove the value of every dollar spent.—
Scott Sutton,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Musk’s recent controversial behavior includes addressing an inauguration audience with a gesture many interpreted to be a Nazi salute.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Dressed in a crisp, dark monochrome coat and slacks, Gaines makes his way to a small office in the back of the gallery and takes a seat next to me.—
Meka Boyle,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
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Projected in a darkened gallery and accompanied by evocative music, the video highlights the complexity and beauty of Michelangelo’s invention.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Homeowners would lose their homestead exemptions, and they would be hit with massive tax bills every time a house is sold.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
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Dramatic video from Sunday morning showed firefighters battling flames as the fire neared houses.—
Amy Graff,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2025
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The grants could be a lifeline for Black churches struggling with dwindling congregations, a lack of resources and aging infrastructures, said Jason Williams, professor of Justice Studies at Montclair State University in New Jersey.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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The congregation doesn’t have a permanent home, instead renting a modest brick church along a busy road near University of the Pacific.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Grandstand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grandstand. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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