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
But a lot of people saw a cool vintage Ford truck on Sunday, reminding them of how long the company has been producing those vehicles, and likely inspiring at least some percentage of viewers to consider an F-Series purchase.
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Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Wim Wenders’ tag-along with Ry Cooder to make recordings with aging giants of traditional Cuban music was a revelation for so many viewers unaware of the art form.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny’s final burst of messaging got a high approval rating from viewers.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
It was written by Efthimis Filippou, who co-wrote most of Yorgos Lanthimos’s craziest pictures, and some viewers will immediately be reminded of Dogtooth and The Lobster, which happen to be masterpieces.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 Feb. 2026
With 116 medal events over 19 days, there is endless entertainment for viewers tuning in from Austin.
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
During the racers’ descent, viewers are unlikely to see elegant or powerful turns because the competitors use featherweight gear that offers less control.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
Zara, by contrast, is a brand within reach for many viewers.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, the battle off the field for advertisers to win over 120 million-plus viewers will be just as heated.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Wim Wenders’ tag-along with Ry Cooder to make recordings with aging giants of traditional Cuban music was a revelation for so many viewers unaware of the art form.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny’s final burst of messaging got a high approval rating from viewers.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
It was written by Efthimis Filippou, who co-wrote most of Yorgos Lanthimos’s craziest pictures, and some viewers will immediately be reminded of Dogtooth and The Lobster, which happen to be masterpieces.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 Feb. 2026
With 116 medal events over 19 days, there is endless entertainment for viewers tuning in from Austin.
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
During the racers’ descent, viewers are unlikely to see elegant or powerful turns because the competitors use featherweight gear that offers less control.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
Zara, by contrast, is a brand within reach for many viewers.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, the battle off the field for advertisers to win over 120 million-plus viewers will be just as heated.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viewers
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Once made of glass and cherished by parade spectators who were lucky enough to catch them, today cheap plastic beaded necklaces from overseas are tossed from floats by the handful.—
TRAVIS LOLLER,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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North Providence, which is involved with one of the co-op teams, told CNN the shooting involved spectators and happened around the start of the first period.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Jackson’s dual bids for the Democratic presidential nomination inspired Black America and stunned political observers who marveled at his ability to draw White voters.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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This type of immersive education challenges students to engage with conflict not as passive observers but as active participants, working alongside those directly impacted by conflict to understand their experiences and gain firsthand knowledge of the complexities involved in sustaining peace.—
David Dumke,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Viewers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viewers. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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