Examples of onlooker in a Sentence
Curious onlookers watched the ceremony.
An onlooker noticed the disturbance.
A crowd of onlookers gathered at the fire.
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The toys clanked, the players held their breath and onlookers whispered strategies on the sidelines – until a winner was crowned.
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Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Unlike some other luggage tags, this option only displays your name, keeping the rest of your information shielded from curious onlookers and potential thieves.
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Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
The unexpected display drew onlookers but also shut down traffic as emergency crews scrambled to secure the area.
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Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
But since the name was removed, no onlookers have been able to see the proof for themselves as the center erected a large tarp that obscures nearly the entire sign.
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Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Unlike some other luggage tags, this option only displays your name, keeping the rest of your information shielded from curious onlookers and potential thieves.
—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
The unexpected display drew onlookers but also shut down traffic as emergency crews scrambled to secure the area.
—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
But since the name was removed, no onlookers have been able to see the proof for themselves as the center erected a large tarp that obscures nearly the entire sign.
—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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“Onlooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/onlooker. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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onlooker
noun
on·look·er
ˈȯn-ˌlu̇k-ər 
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