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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Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
But many housing observers think the SPCP programs were special.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 2 May 2025
An ordinary observer may think Diaspora’s spices are like other ordinary food items.
—Mehrunnisa Wani, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
In fact, many southern observers consider this shower to be the best meteor shower of the year.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 May 2025
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“Observer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/observer. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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