Thesaurus results for OBSERVER

observer

noun

əb-ˈzər-vər

Definition of observer next

as in spectator

someone who sees or watches something observers of the boxing match seemed to be divided as to who won

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Recent Examples of observer Industry observers say the problems appear to stem from more than one cause. —

R.j. Rico, Fortune, 20 June 2026 For example, before the 2002 tournament, very few observers gave South Korea much of a chance of going deep. —

Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026 And close observers of the Crusaders’ program, including coach Sean McBride, will certainly back that up. —

Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026 An industry’s longstanding problem Industry observers say the problems appear to stem from more than one cause. —

R.j. Rico, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for observer

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Noun

But some of the thousands of spectators roaming through sandy paths and knee-high grass were less bullish on AI’s role at the tournament and in golf in general.

— Jared Perlo, NBC news, 21 June 2026
The campus will be closed to spectators.

— Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 21 June 2026

Definition of spectator

Noun

Throughout the season, viewers see a musician struggling to connect.

— Precious Fondren, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Michaud mentions that the property has already brought in several high-profile viewers, noting how the location compares to ultra-luxury markets further south.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 June 2026