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 trio in tiaras rode in the parade in an open convertible, waving to spectators.
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Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The spectators, meanwhile, were a perfect mix of first-timers and lifers, with both groups taking their dedication to the theme very, very seriously.
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Amir Hamja,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
But some of the thousands of spectators roaming through sandy paths and knee-high grass were less bullish on AI’s role at the tournament and in golf in general.
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Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
21 June 2026
The campus will be closed to spectators.
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Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
All the way in Dallas, and in parlors and theaters across the country, Black spectators felt that the outcome of the Juneteenth fight had something to do with their humanity, their relationship to this country and to the world.
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Vann R. Newkirk Ii,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
One aspect of this competition that is getting widespread attention is happening off the field and on spectators’ mobile phones.
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Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
On Saturday night, the squad will face Ecuador at Kansas City Stadium (aka Arrowhead), which will welcome 69,045 spectators.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
In his decade-long career, he’s often been heckled and cursed at by spectators during domestic matches.
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Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The spectators, meanwhile, were a perfect mix of first-timers and lifers, with both groups taking their dedication to the theme very, very seriously.
—
Amir Hamja,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
But some of the thousands of spectators roaming through sandy paths and knee-high grass were less bullish on AI’s role at the tournament and in golf in general.
—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
21 June 2026
The campus will be closed to spectators.
—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
All the way in Dallas, and in parlors and theaters across the country, Black spectators felt that the outcome of the Juneteenth fight had something to do with their humanity, their relationship to this country and to the world.
—
Vann R. Newkirk Ii,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
One aspect of this competition that is getting widespread attention is happening off the field and on spectators’ mobile phones.
—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
On Saturday night, the squad will face Ecuador at Kansas City Stadium (aka Arrowhead), which will welcome 69,045 spectators.
—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
In his decade-long career, he’s often been heckled and cursed at by spectators during domestic matches.
—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectators
Noun
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The presence of observers from regional organizations such as the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, who were confined mostly to Addis Ababa, helped provide the election with international legitimacy.
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Electoral authorities and international observers have repeatedly defended the integrity of the process.
Noun
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Television executives say those viewers have always been watching at bars, restaurants and other locations, so now the ratings are a more accurate reflection of the real audience size.
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By September 1995, PBS said the show was averaging five million viewers, the New York Times reported.
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“Spectators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectators. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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