viewers

plural of viewer
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 While many viewers praise the former child star as the beating heart of the series, her newfound success comes with heightened tabloid scrutiny, thecoverage wading into everything from her looks to her love life. Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026 Is there a detail in the villa that viewers may or may not have seen on screen that is your favorite aspect of the home? Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The stunt casting would bring a lot of attention to the show, and potentially new viewers. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026 While the streamer doesn’t offer a free trial directly, viewers can get free access through any of DirecTV’s Signature packages, which include the Disney and Hulu bundle and offer a five-day free trial. Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026 Some creators and stars see this as a steppingstone to entering the mainstream, but inside the growing microdrama industry, the goal is simply to make habit-forming content for viewers on their phones. Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026 Social media is filled with tongue-in-cheek how-to videos, instructing viewers on things like how to discreetly saw through a metal pole. Meg Anderson, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026 The Lakers are set this fall to enter the 15th year of their long-term, $3-billion agreement with the cable company to bring regular season action to local viewers. Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 The same visual shorthand—a sourdough loaf, an apron or a backyard flock—can attract viewers looking for very different things. Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viewers
Noun
  • The gunfire erupted while the game was underway, sending players and spectators from the area, according to reports from the scene.
    Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The Freedom 250 Grand Prix, expected to draw about 140,000 spectators, is the culmination of events the president launched to mark the country’s birthday.
    Les Carpenter, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • But some investors and observers point to the product's internal leverage as a cause for concern and controversy.
    Oliver Renick, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Spotting a pair of smart glasses can require tech-savvy security staff, and enforcement may depend on users voluntarily disclosing their devices—or on watchful observers speaking up.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Viewers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viewers. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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