spectators

plural of spectator
as in observers
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 spectators The race would bring teams, corporate partners, international media and spectators to Rwanda, creating opportunities to promote tourism and attract business. — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026 On fan conduct, the commissioner said spectators must follow the WNBA’s code of conduct and can be ejected for violations. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026 The influx of athletes and spectators also provided a boost for local businesses. — Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 19 Oct. 2026 Under glittering chandeliers, pros like Ben Shelton, Tommy Paul, Leylah Fernandez, and Maria Sakkari played showcase matches as spectators sipped from Champagne flutes. — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026 According to Long, the gathering grew from about 40 cars and a few hundred spectators in 2014 to 300 display cars and thousands of visitors at Luftgekühlt 12 this year. — Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Several spectators reached for the ball along the railing as Moises Alou lunged to try to make the catch. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 The spectators ran onto the field, as if at the end of a football game. — Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2026 Footage of drones flipping and somersaulting at extreme speeds can make even spectators feel sick. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 14 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectators
Noun
  • More sympathetic observers on the right think Fuentes’s disinterested approach to electoral politics is a deliberate choice.
    — Nathan Taylor Pemberton, Vanity Fair, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The political hardball and outside money have left some observers weary.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The 2026 contest drew 131 million viewers, down 35 million from the previous year.
    — Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The ratings decline comes amid a continuation of the drop-off in TV viewers overall — but Fox News has been losing viewers at a double-digit clip as CNN and MS NOW have been slightly up in recent months.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026

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“Spectators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectators. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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