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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Some observers criticized the meeting, noting recent changes in how they are conducted.
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Arkansas Online, 6 Dec. 2025
As more imagery and operational details emerge, observers will be watching for hints about whether this is an isolated prototype or the first step toward a new class of stealthy, adaptive maritime platforms.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2025
At sunrise in autumn, the ecliptic — the apparent path the sun, moon and planets take across the sky over the course of a year — makes a steeper-than-average angle with the horizon for Northern Hemisphere observers.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 4 Dec. 2025
Larger than its Type 075 predecessor, the ship boasts a combination of state-of-the-art launch capabilities and the capacity to carry a fleet of drones that observers believe could redefine how battles are fought at sea.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 6 Dec. 2025
As more imagery and operational details emerge, observers will be watching for hints about whether this is an isolated prototype or the first step toward a new class of stealthy, adaptive maritime platforms.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2025
At sunrise in autumn, the ecliptic — the apparent path the sun, moon and planets take across the sky over the course of a year — makes a steeper-than-average angle with the horizon for Northern Hemisphere observers.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 4 Dec. 2025
Larger than its Type 075 predecessor, the ship boasts a combination of state-of-the-art launch capabilities and the capacity to carry a fleet of drones that observers believe could redefine how battles are fought at sea.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Observer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/observer. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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