observer

noun

ob·serv·er əb-ˈzər-vər

Synonyms of observer next

: one that observes: such as

: a representative sent to observe but not participate officially in an activity (such as a meeting or war)

: an expert analyst and commentator in a particular field

political observers

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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The crane-hunt proposal reminds some observers of Wisconsin’s torturous experience with approving a mourning dove hunt a generation ago. —

Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Jan. 2025 The planned shutdown, reported by Reuters based on sources familiar with the matter, marks a stark departure from what many industry observers anticipated. —

Esat Dedezade, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 After eight straight losses, Campbell stripped then-offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn of play-calling duties and — to many observers’ surprise — took over himself. —

Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025 Many observers worry that Trump’s affinity for Russian President Vladimir Putin will lead to him demanding more sacrifice from Ukraine in any peace negotiation. —

Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for observer