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
The 79th Tony Awards telecast kicked off with a bang by giving out two major awards in the first 30 minutes — and before viewers could blink both John Lithgow and Laurie Metcalf had each won the third Tony Award of their careers.
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Millions of viewers from around the world watch the bears in real time on the zoo’s Panda Cam.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
The clips, totaling about 15 minutes, give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating the show.
—Judith Y. Kim, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2026
Kids will get the messages that Plensa espouses as quickly as adults, but this work is an easy, comprehensible introduction to how artists work, using surprising materials in inventive ways to make viewers consider the world differently.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Our goal is to maintain the integrity of this iconic brand and create a great television event so viewers watching decide to come to New York and see these shows.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
The Gen Zer was baking and selling three cakes a week, posting content to a growing community of viewers.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 7 June 2026
United by a Love of Food and Cooking While keeping track of 100 contestants may seem like a lot, there will be plenty for the viewers at home to root for and relate to.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
Tell us what viewers can expect to see in such an expansive space.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Millions of viewers from around the world watch the bears in real time on the zoo’s Panda Cam.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
The clips, totaling about 15 minutes, give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating the show.
—Judith Y. Kim, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2026
Kids will get the messages that Plensa espouses as quickly as adults, but this work is an easy, comprehensible introduction to how artists work, using surprising materials in inventive ways to make viewers consider the world differently.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Our goal is to maintain the integrity of this iconic brand and create a great television event so viewers watching decide to come to New York and see these shows.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
The Gen Zer was baking and selling three cakes a week, posting content to a growing community of viewers.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 7 June 2026
United by a Love of Food and Cooking While keeping track of 100 contestants may seem like a lot, there will be plenty for the viewers at home to root for and relate to.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
Tell us what viewers can expect to see in such an expansive space.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 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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