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Recent Examples of onlooker
Every first Saturday in April, Ann Arbor, Michigan, transforms into a haven for cannabis enthusiasts, activists, and curious onlookers alike.
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Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
So many shots are content to replicate what an audience would see from their seats, occasionally moving closer as if the onlooker brought a pair of binoculars, but rarely providing views that could only be captured by a camera.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2025
The heinous practice of crucifixion sent a message to the onlookers outside the gates of the city that the Roman Empire was not to be challenged.
—Chloe Breyer, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
Emily Ratajkowski claps back at onlooker who told her to 'put on a shirt' during walk
The mission, the first for an all-female space crew since 1963, was marketed as a feminist landmark − a chance to see mothers and female storytellers launch toward the heavens.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
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Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
So many shots are content to replicate what an audience would see from their seats, occasionally moving closer as if the onlooker brought a pair of binoculars, but rarely providing views that could only be captured by a camera.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2025
The heinous practice of crucifixion sent a message to the onlookers outside the gates of the city that the Roman Empire was not to be challenged.
—Chloe Breyer, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
Emily Ratajkowski claps back at onlooker who told her to 'put on a shirt' during walk
The mission, the first for an all-female space crew since 1963, was marketed as a feminist landmark − a chance to see mothers and female storytellers launch toward the heavens.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for onlooker
Noun
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Some observers, trying to make sense of Trump’s behavior, have tried to put his policies firmly back in the box of great-power competition.—
Stacie E. Goddard,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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According to Vatican observers and bookmakers, the following candidates have the strongest odds.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Historically, spectators have felt that field events don't receive the same amount of media attention as running events.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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During subsequent performances, spectators took in the music from boats and rafts on the water.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This trend essentially allows viewers to take an inside look at their romantic dates or dating lives.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
18 Apr. 2025
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After eight seasons and nine years playing captain of LAFD’s Station 118, Krause understands the impact Bobby’s death will have on viewers who were already suspicious his time was up.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Onlooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/onlooker. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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