observer
noun
ob·serv·er
əb-ˈzər-vər 
Examples of observer in a Sentence
According to one observer, the event was poorly organized.
The star is not visible to an observer without a telescope.
According to one military observer, this change comes after years of planning.
Observers say the economy is improving.
The class has an observer today, so please be on your best behavior.
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Bioethicists warn the risks are concerning The emphasis on charging ahead worries many observers.
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Do so as an observer, rather than judging your emotions.
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What that means for observers here on Earth is that both planets should be visible together for the next few days.
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Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
Bioethicists warn the risks are concerning The emphasis on charging ahead worries many observers.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 6 Aug. 2025
Do so as an observer, rather than judging your emotions.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
What that means for observers here on Earth is that both planets should be visible together for the next few days.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for observer
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“Observer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/observer. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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