as in observers
someone who sees or watches something
a building demolition that drew a crowd of spectators even at 3:00 a.m.
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Recent Examples of spectators
This year spectators will have to contend with a nearly full, bright waxing gibbous moon, which may spoil the best views of the meteors by outshining them, per experts.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
Today’s consumers are more than spectators—they’re active participants, shaping brand narratives in real time.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Public viewing areas along the Seine accommodated 40,000 spectators, who watched the ceremonies unfold on large screens.
—Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
The festival’s 21st edition – running from November 29 to December 7 – was attended by a record 40,000 spectators, including 7,500 children and teenagers as part of the Young Audiences and Families program.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
Indy weather cooperated and spectators had some of the best views in the country for the rare celestial event.
—Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
For spectators, total solar eclipses – such as the one that dazzled millions in April across North America – represent moments to be awed by the majesty of our solar system.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
Sports such as blind football, para cycling, and wheelchair tennis were popular events for international fans and spectators.
—Mark Lasota, Ph.d., Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Tom Brady, Serena Williams and more also attended as spectators, while Hoda Kotb, Jenna Bush Hager and Savannah Guthrie had a colleagues-night-out with their families.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
Today’s consumers are more than spectators—they’re active participants, shaping brand narratives in real time.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Public viewing areas along the Seine accommodated 40,000 spectators, who watched the ceremonies unfold on large screens.
—Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
The festival’s 21st edition – running from November 29 to December 7 – was attended by a record 40,000 spectators, including 7,500 children and teenagers as part of the Young Audiences and Families program.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
Indy weather cooperated and spectators had some of the best views in the country for the rare celestial event.
—Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
For spectators, total solar eclipses – such as the one that dazzled millions in April across North America – represent moments to be awed by the majesty of our solar system.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
Sports such as blind football, para cycling, and wheelchair tennis were popular events for international fans and spectators.
—Mark Lasota, Ph.d., Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Tom Brady, Serena Williams and more also attended as spectators, while Hoda Kotb, Jenna Bush Hager and Savannah Guthrie had a colleagues-night-out with their families.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Spectators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectators. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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