Thesaurus results for OBSERVER

observer

noun

əb-ˈzər-vər

Definition of observer next

as in spectator

someone who sees or watches something observers of the boxing match seemed to be divided as to who won

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Recent Examples of observer Foreign sponsors of Sudan’s war have also gotten in on the game, observers say. —

Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026 While fully autonomous driving remains a long-term objective for the automotive sector, industry observers note that regulatory, technical, and safety challenges still need to be addressed. —

Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026 The result has led to confusion among local officials, analysts and observers who are scrambling to understand what would amount to a dramatic reshaping of Florida’s tax structure before lawmakers meet to vote on it next week. —

Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026 These arrests were met with outcry from legal observers and advocates and were easily documented by journalists. —

Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for observer

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Its most recent 54th run was record-breaking, the biggest marathon in history, with 132 countries represented, 59,226 finishers and by far the highest number of spectators in every neighborhood who supported and cheered runners on a route that races through all five boroughs.

— Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The parade draws thousands of spectators who line the street along the route each year.

— CBS New York Team, CBS News, 31 May 2026