as in spectators
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 viewers
Their annual Sidemen Charity Match has evolved into a major online sporting event generating millions of livestream viewers, viral clips and global social engagement.
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Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The hostess confirmed that viewers were seeing her actual bridalwear in an Instagram post made after the episode aired, alongside a collage showing the two dresses side by side.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 31 May 2026
That places her at the center of a media industry rediscovering the importance of advertising, as traditional TV, streaming, digital and social platforms all jockey for viewers and ad dollars.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 31 May 2026
Brown was the eldest of Billy and Ami's seven children and appeared alongside his parents and siblings throughout the early years of the series, helping introduce viewers to the family’s off-grid lifestyle in Alaska and later Washington.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Of course, social media is a driving factor, but in recent years, viewers are coming not only for the game but also for the antics and the players behind them.
—Molly Keshin, New York Times, 31 May 2026
In a new interview with People, Cipriano teased what viewers can expect of the Logan and Grace storyline.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 31 May 2026
Ironically, the onslaught of AI sludge reshaping the look and feel of life online today has been steadily compelling some viewers to embrace exploring last century’s cinema in the real world.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
The impact of that shocking final scene is sufficient to send viewers out feeling enervated after what’s been a pretty desultory final act.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2026
Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The hostess confirmed that viewers were seeing her actual bridalwear in an Instagram post made after the episode aired, alongside a collage showing the two dresses side by side.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 31 May 2026
That places her at the center of a media industry rediscovering the importance of advertising, as traditional TV, streaming, digital and social platforms all jockey for viewers and ad dollars.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 31 May 2026
Brown was the eldest of Billy and Ami's seven children and appeared alongside his parents and siblings throughout the early years of the series, helping introduce viewers to the family’s off-grid lifestyle in Alaska and later Washington.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Of course, social media is a driving factor, but in recent years, viewers are coming not only for the game but also for the antics and the players behind them.
—Molly Keshin, New York Times, 31 May 2026
In a new interview with People, Cipriano teased what viewers can expect of the Logan and Grace storyline.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 31 May 2026
Ironically, the onslaught of AI sludge reshaping the look and feel of life online today has been steadily compelling some viewers to embrace exploring last century’s cinema in the real world.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
The impact of that shocking final scene is sufficient to send viewers out feeling enervated after what’s been a pretty desultory final act.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viewers
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If Muntadas’s work expands the spectacle of self-exploitation to its wider social implications, Lord’s chapter in Media Hostages, Future Language, redirects this attention to the uninterested spectators passing by the billboard on the road.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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More than 90,000 spectators are expected to descend on the grounds next week for the mixed martial arts fights intended to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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Industry observers have long speculated about Swift's pursuit of EGOT status — the achievement of winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Yet Israel’s capture of the fort, observers say, is more a public relations victory than a military one.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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“Viewers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viewers. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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