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
Along with performances from artists spanning country, pop and R&B, viewers can experience a massive fireworks and drone show choreographed to a live score by the Grammy Award-winning Nashville Symphony.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Now, viewers will get a glimpse at just what today’s computers can see.
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Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
3 July 2026
Whether that’s their next big undertaking, or just a great one-minute clip of internet comedy, viewers will have to tune in to find out.
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Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
3 July 2026
By adding Young Jarita to Raising Kanan, viewers will be able to learn more about this woman who plays a significant role in Kanan’s life.
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Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
3 July 2026
Some viewers even predicted the fan and his reactions would become one of the lasting memories of this year's tournament.
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Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Television executives say those viewers have always been watching at bars, restaurants and other locations, so now the ratings are a more accurate reflection of the real audience size.
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Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
But because Twitch streams are live and not edited or censored like traditional TV programming, there are more risks involved regarding what young viewers may see onscreen.
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Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
28 June 2026
The generation that was counted out – Gen Z – is showing up, embracing authorship and rejecting the idea that young viewers will only watch at home.
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Clayton Davis,
Variety,
28 June 2026
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Now, viewers will get a glimpse at just what today’s computers can see.
—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
3 July 2026
Whether that’s their next big undertaking, or just a great one-minute clip of internet comedy, viewers will have to tune in to find out.
—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
3 July 2026
By adding Young Jarita to Raising Kanan, viewers will be able to learn more about this woman who plays a significant role in Kanan’s life.
—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
3 July 2026
Some viewers even predicted the fan and his reactions would become one of the lasting memories of this year's tournament.
—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Television executives say those viewers have always been watching at bars, restaurants and other locations, so now the ratings are a more accurate reflection of the real audience size.
—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
But because Twitch streams are live and not edited or censored like traditional TV programming, there are more risks involved regarding what young viewers may see onscreen.
—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
28 June 2026
The generation that was counted out – Gen Z – is showing up, embracing authorship and rejecting the idea that young viewers will only watch at home.
—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viewers
Noun
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The trio in tiaras rode in the parade in an open convertible, waving to spectators.
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The spectators, meanwhile, were a perfect mix of first-timers and lifers, with both groups taking their dedication to the theme very, very seriously.
Noun
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Sky observers say the Fourth of July is when the shortening of days becomes noticeably more rapid.
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Diarists and observers, including hymn writer John Newton and militia officers, often treated the event as an omen reflecting the gravity of the Revolution.
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“Viewers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viewers. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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