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 Even this brief description cannot fully prepare the viewer for the zigzagging subplots and delights of Mendonça’s eccentric and affectionate ode to the movies and the Brazil of his youth—and to maintaining individuality amid abuses of power. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025 There seems to be an effort to outsmart viewers familiar with the beats of this kind of plot, and while that’s initially somewhat charming, the antics start to wear on you. Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2025 All of these ventures, independent or traditional, represent a bet that the average viewer remains hungry for news-adjacent commentary and conversation in an era when the appetite for the usual sources of headlines — newspapers, magazines and TV programs — is fading. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Aug. 2025 This year's Run for the Roses also drew in the highest ever average viewership with nearly 18 million viewers, which is up 6% from the previous year. Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 24 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for viewer
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Noun
  • What’s the background for the Hall of Fame? In 2002, a group of local journalists and longtime observers of the cultural scene inducted a dozen worthy individuals into the first class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Cap City Comedy Club.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 13 July 2025
  • There has been longstanding tension within the Republican ranks between the MAGA movement and more traditional conservatives, but observers say Trump's recent actions, such as supporting Ukraine, are crucial for his political future and the GOP's prospects in the 2026 midterms.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 12 July 2025
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  • The medals, photographed with blue and pink ribbons, are more minimalistic than some past designs, providing a canvas for athletes and spectators to project their own ideas onto.
    Blythe Lawrence, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
  • The Bananas are known for fun tricks during the games — spectators have seen players wear stilts, dress in kilts and do backflips while catching balls.
    Irit Skulnik, Baltimore Sun, 30 July 2025

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“Viewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viewer. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.

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