Synonyms of audience

audience

noun

ˈȯ-dē-ən(t)s 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• following
• fandom
• cult
• followership
• discipleship

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of audience

Anderson is performing at Soho Place Theatre and was filmed confronting audience members following a performance. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

His complaint argues that the plural title invites audiences to suspect a second culprit besides Mun. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

As Reynolds notes, this freedom cut against rock’s foundational idea of immediacy, the direct communication of feeling between artist and audience. — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026

For Obrochta, the best part of performing, regardless of the audience, is what happens when something in one of his presentations connects with someone’s own life. — Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026