Synonyms of observers

observers

noun

plural of observer

as in spectators

someone who sees or watches something

observers of the boxing match seemed to be divided as to who won

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spectators
• viewers
• witnesses
• onlookers
• bystanders
• watchers
• eyewitnesses
• spies
• voyeurs
• peepers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of observers

With no bright moon competing against faint meteors, observers under rural skies could see 60 to 100 meteors per hour, while even suburban observers should enjoy a steady stream of shooting stars. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Her decision to campaign publicly for Chan surprised some observers, given Wiener’s years of legislative experience and prominence in California Democratic politics. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026

Some observers interpreted the move as an attempt to repair relations with Rabat following the Ghali controversy. — Miguel MacIas, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026

In May, Beijing rolled out new rules specifically for new biomedical technologies, plugging what observers said was a gap in how the development of advanced therapies, including personalized treatments, are controlled. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

For some observers, this controversy recalls the Grammys’ choice in 1989 to create a Hard Rock/Metal category to honor those genres. — Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026

The burn lasted approximately 14 seconds, and was visible to observers in South Africa. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026

Some industry observers, though, have sounded an alarm that increasingly high prices for superstar tours which are guaranteed instant sellouts may be siphoning off consumer dollars from mid-level acts, whose ticket prices are also going up. — Chris Willman, Variety, 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