Definition of viewernext
as in observer
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 viewer Millions of viewers around the world will cast judgment on a fiery Finnish violinist, a Moldovan folk rapper, a Serbian metal band and many more at Eurovision’s 70th anniversary event. Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026 Millions of viewers around the world will cast judgment on a fiery Finnish violinist, a Moldovan folk rapper, a Serbian metal band and many more at Eurovision's 70th anniversary event. CBS News, 16 May 2026 Responding to comments, asking for feedback, and giving shout-outs to active viewers fosters a sense of community and encourages continued engagement. Adam Rumanek, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2026 As YouTube has invested in its lean-back offerings designed for TV viewers, ESPN has brought more longform and live content to the platform, including live streams of elite youth basketball, flag football and volleyball competitions. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for viewer
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Noun
  • For a few fleeting minutes, observers inside the moon’s dark central shadow — the umbra — will see the sun completely covered, revealing the spectacular solar corona and plunging landscapes into an eerie twilight.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
  • That the government is spending more on tourism while Cubans go without basics shows how far the Communist revolution has devolved, observers say.
    New York Times, New York Times, 16 May 2026
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  • But Jeffries, an outstanding student who typically went straight home from baseball practice to study, remained more of a spectator than a participant in the borough’s burgeoning hip-hop scene.
    Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
  • The air show has been cancelled, according to a post from the Mountain Home Police Department, which further advised spectators not to travel to the Air Force base.
    Christopher Watson, ABC News, 17 May 2026

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“Viewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viewer. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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