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audience

noun

ˈȯ-dē-ən(t)s

Definition of audience

as in following

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 Bombarded by franchise reboots and Netflix’s never-ending content churn, audiences young and old feel oversaturated. — Luka Ladan, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026 The Academy presents the Oscars, and the audience was as A-list as an Oscars night. — Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026 Sitting and pouring out his story and his feelings for national TV audiences. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026 Some recall an uninterested audience that slowly recognizes genius and cheers build until this is not just another Saturday. — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for audience

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The release arrives in the 25th anniversary year of Shaolin Soccer, which became Hong Kong’s highest-grossing local film upon its 2001 release before developing a global cult following.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
The Big Tech platforms in 2022 were all massively profitable but maturing, run by CEOs imbued with the cult of the founder.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of cult

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The brand’s distinctive designs, which feature minimalistic, clean, architectural shapes, have had a loyal following.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
The release arrives in the 25th anniversary year of Shaolin Soccer, which became Hong Kong’s highest-grossing local film upon its 2001 release before developing a global cult following.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of following

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Fanatics Sportsbook can automatically customize your home feed around your favorite teams, blending fandom with betting.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
And that fandom attracts dollars that travel beyond the NBA into the broader international sports ecosphere, from the growing collectibles industry to partnerships abroad.

— Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of fandom

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