as in observer
someone who sees or watches something a building demolition that drew a crowd of spectators even at 3:00 a.m.

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Recent Examples of spectator Regular spectators and celebrities criticized the flight, calling it wasteful and excessive. Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 29 July 2025 Northwestern Medicine also provided on-site healthcare professionals to care for racers and spectators in need of medical attention, all part of their first-aid station set up at the Lake Bluff Fire Station. Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025 Upon arrival, players, coaches and spectators will be screened by security officers using handheld metal detectors and bag checks will also be conducted. Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 14 July 2025 However for next summer’s World Cup, players and spectators will benefit from other stadiums having this too, in Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles in the U.S., and Vancouver and Toronto in Canada. Claire Poole, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for spectator
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Noun
  • What’s the background for the Hall of Fame? In 2002, a group of local journalists and longtime observers of the cultural scene inducted a dozen worthy individuals into the first class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Cap City Comedy Club.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 13 July 2025
  • There has been longstanding tension within the Republican ranks between the MAGA movement and more traditional conservatives, but observers say Trump's recent actions, such as supporting Ukraine, are crucial for his political future and the GOP's prospects in the 2026 midterms.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 12 July 2025
Noun
  • Many viewers will receive the service for free as part of their subscription to cable, satellite and most streaming services.
    Joe Reedy, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Only upon moving through the space does the viewer encounter the platformed sculpture in full–a deliberate staging that echoes Giacometti’s interest in perception and movement.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025

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“Spectator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectator. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.

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