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
Just one week after wowing spectators at the US Open with her dominating and inspiring tennis skills, Coco Gauff shifted her razor-sharp focus to her other passion—fashion.
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Paul Chi, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Stunned spectators gasp and scream before people start running away.
—Jesse Bedayn, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Since two of the courts will be used for the tournament, there is a chance for spectators to practice their own volleyball techniques on the other 16 courts.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
This year’s event drew 166,000 spectators over three days, with Keanu Reeves among the 84,625 in attendance for Sunday’s race.
—Jonathan Hawkins, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Robotaxi tests began there in 2023, and the company started offering demo rides to curios spectators at Resorts World in late July.
—Salvador Rodriguez,annie Palmer, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Deep breathing could be heard; birds chirped loudly outside; spectators murmured on the periphery.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
The circuit itself is decorated to fit the same era, and spectators are encouraged to dress up in outfits from the 1940s, 50s and 60s – with practically everyone getting into the spirit.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Players and spectators alike are drawn to the fast pace, thrilling back-and-forth rallies and dramatic athletic feats like diving saves and towering blocks.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Paul Chi, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Stunned spectators gasp and scream before people start running away.
—Jesse Bedayn, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Since two of the courts will be used for the tournament, there is a chance for spectators to practice their own volleyball techniques on the other 16 courts.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
This year’s event drew 166,000 spectators over three days, with Keanu Reeves among the 84,625 in attendance for Sunday’s race.
—Jonathan Hawkins, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Robotaxi tests began there in 2023, and the company started offering demo rides to curios spectators at Resorts World in late July.
—Salvador Rodriguez,annie Palmer, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Deep breathing could be heard; birds chirped loudly outside; spectators murmured on the periphery.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
The circuit itself is decorated to fit the same era, and spectators are encouraged to dress up in outfits from the 1940s, 50s and 60s – with practically everyone getting into the spirit.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Players and spectators alike are drawn to the fast pace, thrilling back-and-forth rallies and dramatic athletic feats like diving saves and towering blocks.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectators
Noun
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The outcome was never publicly disclosed, though Chinese space observers speculated that the trial may not have gone as planned, according to SCMP.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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During the greetings, some observers noted that the president, 79, did not bow and the first lady, 55, did not curtsy while shaking hands with Charles and Camilla, as well William and Kate.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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He was known for his controversial political and social takes related to race, gun violence and immigration, and had an audience of millions of viewers and listeners across various platforms.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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Conservatives responded by calling Kirk’s death a left-wing attack on their beliefs, and have drawn viewers and listeners to broadcasts discussing the assassination.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Spectators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectators. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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