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 Wall Street observers admire Paramount Skydance’s new gumption, but also recognize some of its assets face strong, ongoing challenges. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025 The college welcomes anyone to attend its upcoming Pow Wow, but for non-Native attendees, remember to keep certain guidelines in mind to be a respectful observer. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025 The White House has so far offered no details on how such a tariff could legally apply to services or digital content, and industry observers largely dismiss the threat as political theater. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025 That story will be built out later when BBC Chair Samir Shah responds to questions around the scandal to the Culture, Media & Sport Committee, which insiders and observers are all impatiently waiting for. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for observer
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Noun
  • Pulcer was known for entertaining spectators at the Soo Locks by blasting classical music day or night over the vessel's speakers, Winters said.
    Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
  • In the spotlight The two-day Breeders’ Cup drew 65,232 spectators to Del Mar with a total wagering handle of $180,036,799 — the third-highest total in the 43-year history of the event.
    Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
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  • The move incited criticism from viewers, late-night peers, politicians and celebrities from both sides of the political aisle, who decried free speech and government overreach.
    Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
  • Good, bad, or somewhere in between, the people Ben meets along the way are absolutely crucial to a film that presents class solidarity as the only effective weapon against a Network that depends upon sowing discord between its viewers.
    David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 11 Nov. 2025

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“Observer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observer. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.

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