as in observers
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 spectators
Their remit extended well beyond Honnold himself to include the camera teams, aerial units and spectators below.
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
Vonn could be heard screaming in pain on the NBC broadcast of the race as a hush fell over the spectators, including members of Vonn's family waiting at the finish line.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 8 Feb. 2026
Popov has participated in industry discussions around event safety and operational standards, with an emphasis on making rules understandable for participants and spectators alike.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
The images captured by bystanders and immigration agents were reminiscent of the lynching postcards that white spectators once bought and traded — reproductions of retributive violence, tailor-made to titillate and intimidate.
—Tressie McMillan Cottom, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
About 60,000 spectators are expected for the tournament.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
But American spectators at San Siro said they were largely welcomed by fellow fans from around the world, as most people accept that not all Americans hold the same views, or even agree with the policies that have been making headlines.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 6 Feb. 2026
As spectators, we are cursed to be onlookers — powerless to help, despite our desire to.
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
Kendra McConnell, the National Western’s director of show horse operations, said the draft horses are popular with both spectators and exhibitors.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
Vonn could be heard screaming in pain on the NBC broadcast of the race as a hush fell over the spectators, including members of Vonn's family waiting at the finish line.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 8 Feb. 2026
Popov has participated in industry discussions around event safety and operational standards, with an emphasis on making rules understandable for participants and spectators alike.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
The images captured by bystanders and immigration agents were reminiscent of the lynching postcards that white spectators once bought and traded — reproductions of retributive violence, tailor-made to titillate and intimidate.
—Tressie McMillan Cottom, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
About 60,000 spectators are expected for the tournament.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
But American spectators at San Siro said they were largely welcomed by fellow fans from around the world, as most people accept that not all Americans hold the same views, or even agree with the policies that have been making headlines.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 6 Feb. 2026
As spectators, we are cursed to be onlookers — powerless to help, despite our desire to.
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
Kendra McConnell, the National Western’s director of show horse operations, said the draft horses are popular with both spectators and exhibitors.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectators
Noun
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Like the studio album, the halftime show invited its observers to party and learn a little if even by accident.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
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Foreign observers, Liu argues, tend to portray Chinese people as either the enablers or the victims of their government’s excesses.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Zara, by contrast, is a brand within reach for many viewers.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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While the singer recently said viewers do not need to learn Spanish to enjoy the show and only need to dance, some viewers are still wary of tuning in.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Spectators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectators. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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