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observer

noun

əb-ˈzər-vər

Definition of observer

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 Most sensible observers will recognise that his level of influence sits somewhere in the middle. — Gregg Evans, New York Times, 31 July 2026 But Mahomes impressed observers around the NFL by returning for the start of training camp. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 The asteroid will make a nighttime pass across western Asia, Africa and Europe, although cloudy weather could be a limiting factor for many observers. — Andrew Jones, Scientific American, 30 July 2026 Venezuela has a tradition of having international observers in its electoral process, but that international observation must be respectful of the country. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for observer

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The event draws thousands of spectators to cheer on colorful floats, community groups and local organizations.

— Evan Moore August 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
His primary focus, the Athens Twilight Criterium, was an annual spring event that often drew 40,000 screaming spectators to the one-kilometer circuit on downtown streets on a Saturday evening.

— Tom Campbell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

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Sud says that Tubi’s World Cup hub drew some 20 million viewers, helping lead it to its best quarter ever.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
Up until then, the company had focused on building out Tubi, which is solely reliant on advertising and has been growing its base of younger viewers — a key demographic for advertisers.

— Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026

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