observer
noun
ob·serv·er
əb-ˈzər-vər 
Examples of observer in a Sentence
According to one observer, the event was poorly organized.
The star is not visible to an observer without a telescope.
According to one military observer, this change comes after years of planning.
Observers say the economy is improving.
The class has an observer today, so please be on your best behavior.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
This mixed bag has allowed observers on all sides to crow.
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The comet's sudden increase in luster tempted not a few observers to search for it during the daytime.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
This mixed bag has allowed observers on all sides to crow.
—Dan Greene, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
The comet's sudden increase in luster tempted not a few observers to search for it during the daytime.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Many market observers expect Washington policies to keep upward pressure on inflation and borrowing costs.
—Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
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“Observer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/observer. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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