Synonyms of onlookers

onlookers

noun

plural of onlooker

as in spectators

someone who sees or watches something

several onlookers gave chase after the thief grabbed the woman's purse

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of onlookers

Even so, their victory against France was considered a shock for many onlookers. — Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 19 July 2026

During the encounter, onlookers stopped and can be heard on video questioning the ICE agents. — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

The beluga came from below and passed in one swooping motion, twisting to display its chest to onlookers. — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

Last month, the princess greeted onlookers ahead of her official arrival at Royal Ascot. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 10 July 2026

To many onlookers, Neil’s shenanigans appear adorably quirky. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 8 July 2026

Minnesota law enforcement is currently in the process of examining publicly available evidence in both the Good and Pretti cases, including the many videos of both shootings taken by onlookers. — Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026

Virginia’s record-breaking heat did not deter the hundreds of family members, friends and onlookers from celebrating. — Swasti Singhai, USA Today, 4 July 2026

On Thursday afternoon, onlookers couldn’t glean any information about this weekend’s festivities. — Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 2 July 2026