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

Joe Conti, an independent researcher and physics enthusiast based in Massachusetts, is inviting eclipse observers across Iceland and Spain to capture the optical mystery on their smartphones as part of a citizen science project. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

Well-meaning observers want to split the difference between the sayable and unsayable. — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2026

Advertisement But even some immigration advocates and observers have suggested the Supreme Court’s latest ruling on birthright citizenship didn’t necessarily close the door on the issue. — Chad De Guzman, Time, 7 Aug. 2026

Pavich, Stanley, and a small group of elite observers (presumably all or mostly human) gather for a demonstration of the four circles outside. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026

New auxiliaries may not excite conventional maritime observers, but the national security stakes in the merchant marine are higher than ever. — Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

The accusations of fraud have been dismissed by international observers as well as electoral authorities in Colombia. — Astrid Suárez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

The beneficiaries, observers say, are a growing list of companies with names like MagicSchool, SchoolAI, and Buddy. — Aaron Glantz, Christian Science Monitor, 7 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