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
Soap invited its viewers to take jabs at the genre in a time when the soap opera’s reputation had already been sullied in the American mind.
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Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
The event was broadcast simultaneously, in prime time and in two languages, across four TV networks, which averaged thirteen million viewers total, and attended in person by hundreds of thousands of people.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
With Sex Education‘s Ncuti Gatwa guest presenting, Saturday Night Live UK was watched by 86,420 viewers at 10PM, which was around 28% down on its previous low of 120,000 viewers for the Jack Whitehall-fronted episode.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 May 2026
There would be more scripted and carefully choreographed moments in his TV spots for Calvin Klein jeans and Obsession, collaborations with the writer Doon Arbus (daughter of Diane and Allan Arbus) that took chances (and which, for some viewers, are inseparable from memorable spoofs on SNL).
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Whiteside admits that some viewers found the two-hour format too short… one of the few times that’s ever been said of an awards show.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 17 May 2026
The beaches are also great for swimming and shelling, and the free Venice Fishing Pier draws anglers as well as wildlife watchers and sunset viewers.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 16 May 2026
The finale of Nemesis leaves viewers with plenty of intriguing questions.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
The TikTok video shows the tenders total 1,640 calories, prompting strong reactions from viewers and questions about how the number could be so high.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
The event was broadcast simultaneously, in prime time and in two languages, across four TV networks, which averaged thirteen million viewers total, and attended in person by hundreds of thousands of people.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
With Sex Education‘s Ncuti Gatwa guest presenting, Saturday Night Live UK was watched by 86,420 viewers at 10PM, which was around 28% down on its previous low of 120,000 viewers for the Jack Whitehall-fronted episode.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 May 2026
There would be more scripted and carefully choreographed moments in his TV spots for Calvin Klein jeans and Obsession, collaborations with the writer Doon Arbus (daughter of Diane and Allan Arbus) that took chances (and which, for some viewers, are inseparable from memorable spoofs on SNL).
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Whiteside admits that some viewers found the two-hour format too short… one of the few times that’s ever been said of an awards show.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 17 May 2026
The beaches are also great for swimming and shelling, and the free Venice Fishing Pier draws anglers as well as wildlife watchers and sunset viewers.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 16 May 2026
The finale of Nemesis leaves viewers with plenty of intriguing questions.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
The TikTok video shows the tenders total 1,640 calories, prompting strong reactions from viewers and questions about how the number could be so high.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viewers
Noun
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As the reactions from spectators at Imola prove, even seeing a Miura feels special.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
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Though popular with tweens and teenagers, spectators of all ages were at SAP Center.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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However, what most observers do not realize is that the looks on that red carpet are rooted in French beauty which has a deep, fascinating history.—
Pooja Mistry,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Some observers in Indiana, for instance, have noted that local issues—a casino project, property taxes—fed into the races there.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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“Viewers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viewers. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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