LOOKER-ON Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

looker-on

noun

Definition of looker-on

as in observer

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Recent Examples of looker-on Shortly after the Paris Couture Week show, beauty fanatics and experts quickly began to dissect McGrath’s brilliant makeup artistry, earning high praise from notable lookers-on. — Claire Sullivan, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025

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Noun

But the project, which is supported by the Tibetan government, has also raised concerns among international observers.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Particulars matter Haiti observers warn that considering the country’s vexing history with electoral fraud, violence, problematic votes and post-election crises, the particulars of its electoral machinery do matter.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

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In the mid-20th century, horse racing drew more spectators than even the national pastime of baseball.

— Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
How Charlotte got the MLS All-Star Game Charlotte FC first began MLS play in 2022, arriving before 74,479 spectators in its inaugural home match at Bank of America Stadium.

— Kamran Nia July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

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