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
As in the less conclusive first season, it feels engineered to deliver the characters to happy, or relatively happy, endings, and to send viewers out not regretting their investment of time.
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Robert Lloyd, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
While the decisions may come as a surprise to viewers, Netflix leadership has long maintained that renewals hinge on performance.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
YouTube, or anyone else — to boost buzz, attendance and viewers to the former stepchild weekend, although that’s definitely the end result.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 Apr. 2026
While the program has produced lighter moments for political junkies, such as the Allison-Singleton banter, clips of occasional spats between panelists have made the show a messy must-watch for virtual viewers who casually tune in to the tussles on social media.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Per Nielsen, out-of-home viewers accounted for more than 30% of last summer’s Gold Cup final deliveries, and the ratio for key World Cup matches is expected to play in the same ballpark.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 Apr. 2026
At times, Bieber appeared more focused on the livestream than the in-person crowd, referencing feedback from viewers and tailoring parts of the set in real time.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
And the league’s revenues are at a record high—in part because of its active efforts to engage younger viewers, after years of dealing with the perception that baseball was too old and too outdated to survive.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
Since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can watch the latest episodes of Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever at no cost; keep reading to learn more about each option.
—Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2026
Robert Lloyd, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
While the decisions may come as a surprise to viewers, Netflix leadership has long maintained that renewals hinge on performance.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
YouTube, or anyone else — to boost buzz, attendance and viewers to the former stepchild weekend, although that’s definitely the end result.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 Apr. 2026
While the program has produced lighter moments for political junkies, such as the Allison-Singleton banter, clips of occasional spats between panelists have made the show a messy must-watch for virtual viewers who casually tune in to the tussles on social media.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Per Nielsen, out-of-home viewers accounted for more than 30% of last summer’s Gold Cup final deliveries, and the ratio for key World Cup matches is expected to play in the same ballpark.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 Apr. 2026
At times, Bieber appeared more focused on the livestream than the in-person crowd, referencing feedback from viewers and tailoring parts of the set in real time.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
And the league’s revenues are at a record high—in part because of its active efforts to engage younger viewers, after years of dealing with the perception that baseball was too old and too outdated to survive.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
Since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can watch the latest episodes of Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever at no cost; keep reading to learn more about each option.
—Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viewers
Noun
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In court filings, the Newton Police Department has disputed the allegations, saying officers responded to multiple calls about roughly 100 spectators at Heartbreak Hill who were impeding the race.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Admission is free for spectators.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Most observers would say that this version of Bentancur was not quite as effective as the one seen under Antonio Conte, more able to cover ground in the middle and drive Tottenham forward.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Trump’s decision to pick her was viewed by some political observers as a way to appeal to voters who are members of or affiliated with labor organizations.—
Seung Min Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Viewers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viewers. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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