as in observer
someone who sees or watches something a building demolition that drew a crowd of spectators even at 3:00 a.m.

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Recent Examples of spectator This scenographic, differentiated storytelling transforms shoppers from passive spectators into co-authors of the brand narrative. Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025 In addition, spectators can buy tickets that are specific to a national team, but only for the three group games that each team will play. Rafael Nam, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025 Enhanced security measures for the presidential visit resulted in a 30-minute delay to the match start time and created entry delays for spectators attempting to enter the stadium. Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025 Family, friends and spectators line the embankments, looking down from pedestrian bridges and the underpasses, holding up signs and cheering. George Caulkin, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spectator
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Noun
  • Many observers expect North Korea may get the benefit of Russian missile technology to further its nuclear missile program.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The center of gravity in Dearborn shifted on the news, but the move is what many industry observers say Ford needs to do to deliver the best future technology and attract and retain talent.
    Jamie L. LaReau, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • He was known for his controversial political and social takes related to race, gun violence and immigration, and had an audience of millions of viewers and listeners across various platforms.
    Connor Greene, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
  • But what happens when a movie demands too much of it, without providing the viewer any emotional reasons to justify the leap?
    Tomris Laffly, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025

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“Spectator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectator. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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