Thesaurus results for VIEWER

viewer

noun

ˈvyü-ər

Definition of viewer

as in observer

someone who sees or watches something viewers of the police videotape are divided in their opinions as to what it actually shows

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Recent Examples of viewer On one hand, the project at large leaves that call to the viewer. — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 The success elicited loud cheers in mission control, which viewers saw and heard on JAXA's launch webcast. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 19 Oct. 2026 The show’s third quarter audience of a little more than 1 million viewers was its largest for that quarter since 2018. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026 Rounds of streaming price hikes are nudging more viewers to cheaper ad tiers, with significant international growth potential. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for viewer

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This disturbing contradiction suggests that different physical laws apply to the observer and the observed.

— Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
In a video of the incident posted to social media, a black SUV was seen driving down the residential street before appearing to strike an observer as other observers blew whistles in warning of approaching agents.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of observer

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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
In the Stands Jaden quickly became a tennis spectator, as he and Steffi were spotted in the stands during one of Andre’s matches during the 2002 US Open.

— Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2026

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