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 But even after all of those meetings on opposite sides of a faceoff, keen observers of the first three games between Toronto and Minnesota have noticed a new level of intensity, and even scrappiness, between Maltais and Heise. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 12 May 2025 Gretchen Rubin is one of today’s most influential observers of happiness and human nature. Gretchen Rubin, CNBC, 11 May 2025 Top prospects Cooper Flagg, F, Duke All but certain to be the No. 1 pick, Flagg wowed observers as a freshman with his poise, confidence and ability to shoot from anywhere on the court. Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025 And the former Republican senator from Florida is proving to have better survival instincts in Trump world than some observers expected. Devan Schwartz, Vox, 10 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for observer
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Noun
  • The capacity crowd includes spectators from 43 states and nine foreign countries, including the Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand.
    Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2025
  • The venue can accommodate 140,000-plus spectators, so a race at Bristol that is only one-third full will still outdraw a sellout at North Wilkesboro, where the max capacity is somewhere between 30,000 and 40,000.
    Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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  • Brands can capture viewers’ attention and create a strong emotional connection, therefore making the advertising experience more memorable.
    Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
  • Thanks to shows like Matlock, High Potential and Abbott Elementary, critics and viewers alike are finally remembering that network TV can be just good (and sometimes even better) than the big budget offerings from the streamers.
    Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 13 May 2025

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“Observer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observer. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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