Synonyms for

Audiences

Verb / ˈɑ:di:ʌnsʌz / / ˈɔ:di:ʌnsʌz / Another word for audiences — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Audiences are groups of people who watch or listen to a performance, speech, or event.

Synonyms & similar words

consultation audience hearing interview spectators crowds viewers listeners patrons attendees onlookers fans observers witnesses watchers guests company assembly gathering congregation public masses multitude people

Synonyms by register

Formal

congregation assembly spectators listeners viewers

Informal

crowd folks people gang

Literary

throng multitude gathering

Antonyms

performers speakers actors artists creators participants

Common collocations

  • target audiences
  • large audiences
  • captive audiences
  • engage the audience
  • address the audience
  • reach a wider audience
  • appreciative audience

Word family

noun audience
verb audition

Usage note

While 'audience' typically refers to people watching or listening to a performance or broadcast, it can also refer to a specific group that a writer or speaker intends to reach. The plural form 'audiences' is commonly used when referring to different groups of people or different types of listeners/viewers.

Example sentences

  1. The audiences loved the magician's tricks.
  2. The audiences were moved to tears by the opera singer's performance.
  3. The audiences applauded the comedian's jokes.
  4. The audiences were impressed by the acrobat's stunts.
  5. The audiences were attentive during the lecturer's speech.

Quotes

  • 'It's a real pleasure to be here with you today. But I gotta tell you, we're in a little bit of a crisis. That's why I'm here.' - Al Gore
  • 'There are three things that matter in property: location, location, location.' - Lord Harold Samuel
  • 'When we are motivated by compassion and wisdom, the results of our actions benefit everyone, not just our individual selves or some immediate convenience. When we are able to recognize and forgive ignorant actions of the past, we gain strength to constructively solve the problems of the present.' - Dalai Lama

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