fandom

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as in audience

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Recent Examples of fandom Bridgers is another case where there’s a big question mark as to whether universal critical support and a fandom that has grown into multi-night arena sellouts is enough to get in. — Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026 And yet, this unlicensed, or bootleg, merchandise is a signature stitch in the fabric of fandom, one that fills an integral role in the live entertainment ecosystem. — Matt Martell, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026 With more than 150 limited releases making their way to independent record stores, the 2026 RSD Black Friday lineup covers just about every corner of music fandom. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026 Major brands including BaubleBar and Crocs are putting their own spin on football fandom with playful collaborations and unexpected finds. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fandom
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  1. audience
  2. cult
Noun
  • Last week, when Ocasio-Cortez made three campaign stops for Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, neither Democrat — and no audience members — brought up the topic of Gaza.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Of course, his recognition of the visceral power of live music and directly connecting with an audience makes his indifference to AI all the more baffling.
    — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2026
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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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“Fandom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fandom. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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