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observer

noun

əb-ˈzər-vər

Definition of observer

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 Industry observers see Kirby as much more vocal than the typical airline CEO. — Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026 Both sides have observers monitoring the review, reflecting how a routine county process has acquired national importance. — Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026 During the launch, the rocket created a loud shockwave that surprised nearby observers. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 9 Nov. 2026 Garcia and observers for both campaigns had declined to comment since Monday morning. — Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 9 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for observer

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Elsewhere, the grandfather of all area light displays — the Plaza Lights, a 15-block spectacle dating to 1925 — will kick off the traditional holiday season with their usual Thanksgiving lighting ceremony that draws thousands of spectators.

— Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2026
George, who lit up his former team with 36 points on 14-of-22 shooting in his return to Xfinity Mobile Arena, rolled the ball to a spectator sitting beneath the basket, then raised his middle finger.

— Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 11 Nov. 2026

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Let the Christmas movie bonanza begin, with Prime Video’s Clashing Through the Snow trailer now added to the pile of presents awaiting viewers in later November and the full month of December.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2026
In addition, famed baker and author Amirah Kassem has come on board as a roaming sideline reporter, bringing viewers real-time reactions from the bakers, their families and the audience.

— Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2026

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