Word Finder - audiences

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A group of people within hearing; specifically, a large gathering of people listening to or watching a performance, speech, etc.

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We joined the audience just as the lights went down.

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Hearing; the condition or state of hearing or listening.

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A widespread or nationwide viewing or listening public, as of a TV or radio network or program.

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A formal meeting with a state or religious dignitary.

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She managed to get an audience with the Pope.

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The readership of a book or other written publication.

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"Private Eye" has a small but faithful audience.

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A following.

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The opera singer expanded his audience by singing songs from the shows.

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An audiencia (judicial court of the Spanish empire), or the territory administered by it.

His lectures drew large audiences, including many Protestants.

It is a mistake to say that he grew more conservative in later years; but his judgment grew more generous and catholic. He was a greater orator than man of letters, and his sermons in New York were delivered to large audiences, averaging one thousand at the Masonic Temple, and were printed each week; in eloquence and in the charm of his spoken word he was probably surpassed in his day by none save George William Curtis.

In 1807 he was appointed Lady Margaret professor of divinity at Cambridge, and lectured to large audiences on biblical criticism, substituting English for the traditional Latin.

Few of those in the audiences of Moliere, returning home under the grey walls of St Germaindes-Pres, knew that within that monastery the men whose midnight they disturbed were laying the basis for all scientific history; and few of the later historians of that age have been any wiser.

The play received accolades from critics and audiences alike.

He succeeded in maintaining his disguise, and on arriving at Khiva went safely through two audiences of the khan.

In 1561 he went to teach theology in Rome, reckoning among his pupils Robert Bellarmine, afterwards cardinal; then passed into Sicily; and in 1569 he was sent to Paris, where his expositions of the writings of Thomas Aquinas attracted large audiences.

Mr Chamberlain had relied on his personal influence, which from 1895 to 1902 had been supreme; but his own resignation, and the course of events, had since 1903 made his personality less authoritative, and new interests - such as the opposition to the Education Act, to the heavy taxation, and to Chinese labour in the Transvaal, and indignation over the revelations concerned with the war - were monopolizing attention, to the weakening of his hold on the public. The revival in trade, and the production of new statistics which appeared to stultify Mr Chamberlain's prophecies of progressive decline, enabled the free-trade champions to reassure their audiences as to the very foundation of his case, and to represent the whole tariff reform movement as no less unnecessary than risky.

Elizabethan plays were often bawdy and the audiences were rowdy!

The logical form of the argument makes it especially valuable in public speaking, before uncritical audiences.

He was also distinguished as a reciter, and on a visit to the United States in 1871 read extracts from his works before large audiences.

In 1901 he was received by the sultan; the pope and many European statesmen gave him audiences.

His "more stately genius," as Mr John Morley calls it, was already making him the undisputed master of the feelings of his audiences.

In the principal coffee-shops of Cairo are to be found reciters of romances, surrounded by iiiterested audiences.

The pope admitted him to six long audiences in the course of two months, wrote an enthusiastic letter to the grand-duke praising the great astronomer, not only for his distinguished learning, but also for his exemplary piety, and granted a pension to his son Vincenzio, which was afterwards transferred to himself, and paid, with some irregularities, to the end of his life.

The new songs ' mix of styles is proving sufficiently adaptive to win him burgeoning audiences around the world.

Page always looks on the bright side of life and audiences quickly relate to his genuinely affable nature with some serious cheekiness thrown in.

The regimented North Korean military audiences listening stiffly to their great leader seem positively animated by comparison.

Anticipating the impact Will the report cause undue anxiety or optimism among audiences or readers?

The flawless technique and supreme artistry of Chinese pianist Lang Lang has left audiences awestruck and critics lost for words.

Unlike many of this summer's blockbusters who have relied on mega stars to lure the audiences, Open Water stars relatively unknown actors.

He now performs to a mixture of audiences, including churchgoers and non-churchgoers.

In addition we create formats for sport and game shows, shoot commercials and produce high quality webcasts for global audiences.

We don't know what audiences want, we would n't deign to guess.

Combines live action with classic Disney animation to illustrate proper dental hygiene for young audiences.

The effect of her actions on audiences ranges from a sense of pity to a horrified disbelief that such a woman could actually exist.

Unlike audiences in World War 1 who needed escapism, the audiences of the 1940s were looking for something more.

Remember that a typical 18th century fiddler would have played for a greater variety of audiences and situations than today.

Working 4 restaurants per week for over 20 years has taught him to create flashy, attention-getting magic that makes audiences scream.

Designed as a chamber production for unusual spaces, this production has thrilled audiences around the country with its intense intimacy.

With a wonderfully intimate style, Stacey has charmed audiences with a remarkable repertoire of standards.

For American audiences the film was re-titled " Young Scarface ", but that's a complete misnomer.

By varying the compilation parameters, different webs may be produced over similar material for different audiences.

Or perhaps present-day audiences have a new-found relish for gore more like that of their Elizabethan counterparts.

Where else, for example, would you encounter the witty put-down of unruly audiences that opens Frogs?

The project aimed to build on the key recommendations in the report Research into Audiences for Contemporary Dance in the North West.

Regionally produced drama and entertainment can be a potent and effective means of expressing such regionalism and meeting the needs of audiences.

Despite the apparent respectability of the West End halls, music hall was still associated with wild audiences and high living.

The end result is some superb trial scenes, where the audiences hopes are raised or dashed, depending on how evidence is accepted.

In the mid-1980s, Wessex Films was producing two revues a term that were regularly screened to audiences of over 150.

His greatest drama was, ironically, first staged at a private club in London because it was considered too scandalous for Paris audiences.

Well, in his mind, he was challenging preconceptions, possibly the audiences, possibly his own self-doubt.

The show was originally labeled a children's program, but its silliness and clever skits also appealed to adult audiences.

For fifty years, Peter Brook's opera, stage, and film productions have held audiences spellbound.

Even tho Home Improvement drew larger audiences than Frasier, the Cheers spin-off had a younger viewership.

I think the audiences stopped watching scary movies when Hollywood made a seemingly endless stream of graphically violent brainless movies.

He wandered from village to village and town to town, preaching to enormous audiences, always in the open air; the earnestness and straightforward eloquence with which he insisted that true repentance came from the heart, that pious pilgrimages and the absolution of the Church were mere outward symbols, appealed to all classes.

Forced and distorted expression, exaggerated emphasis, point and antithesis, an affected prettiness, are studied with the view of gaining the applause of audiences who thronged the lecture and recitation rooms in search of temporary excitement.

Forever is a compelling modern tale of friendship that will resonate with audiences of all ages.

Often catchy phrases are used in the musical lyrics as they are retained in the audiences' memories for longer than spoken words.