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
Hundreds of thousands of spectators are expected to descend on the Space Coast this week for a chance to witness something that has not happened since last century.
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
With 5,200 delegates at the Series Mania Forum, its industry area, and 110,000 spectators, 2026’s edition did nothing to dent the status of Series Mania as Europe’s biggest and most important TV festival.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
The message was meant to set boundaries with overzealous fans and spectators who feel entitled to her space or attention.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026
Grand Entry, noon both days (spectators are expected to stand, remove hats and no photography during the Grand Entry).
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
With a new haircut, Malinin showcased all that the spectators expected from the defending two-time world champion at O2 Arena.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Hundreds of spectators gathered to watch the first vessel navigate the locks, a tradition signaling the start of spring.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
The following afternoon, bracing against the weather and old age, 4,000 GAR members, accompanied by veterans of later wars, marched past 25,000 spectators a mile up Grand Avenue to the Capitol.
—Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026
A bit like modern e-sports, spectators could observe the virtual match.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 23 Mar. 2026
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
With 5,200 delegates at the Series Mania Forum, its industry area, and 110,000 spectators, 2026’s edition did nothing to dent the status of Series Mania as Europe’s biggest and most important TV festival.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
The message was meant to set boundaries with overzealous fans and spectators who feel entitled to her space or attention.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026
Grand Entry, noon both days (spectators are expected to stand, remove hats and no photography during the Grand Entry).
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
With a new haircut, Malinin showcased all that the spectators expected from the defending two-time world champion at O2 Arena.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Hundreds of spectators gathered to watch the first vessel navigate the locks, a tradition signaling the start of spring.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
The following afternoon, bracing against the weather and old age, 4,000 GAR members, accompanied by veterans of later wars, marched past 25,000 spectators a mile up Grand Avenue to the Capitol.
—Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026
A bit like modern e-sports, spectators could observe the virtual match.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectators
Noun
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Indeed, attempts to muffle criticism have backfired, some observers believe.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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All that instability, observers and advocates say, make the presence of outside observers even more important.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The film directed by Vivian Sorenson and Jonathan Nastasi invites viewers to reevaluate the current American food system which has achieved massive scale, delivery of cheap calories to consumers and immense profits to mega corporations but at the expense of healthy food and sustainable practices.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
29 Mar. 2026
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Belber said the event traditionally stimulates the local economy, bringing visitors into hotels, bars, restaurants and retail shops, not to mention the prestige of highlighting the city of Albany in a tournament that draws international broadcast viewers.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Spectators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectators. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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