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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Although tariffs, or taxes on imports, are a pillar of Trump’s economic policy, the move still surprised many observers, since Mexico and Canada are among the U.S.’s traditional allies and top trading partners.
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Bedassa Tadesse, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2025
However, the extent of political reform remains a key point of scrutiny for both internal and external observers.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
But Hollywood observers have said this Oscars may be unpredictable.
—Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2025
Vatican observers are checking on his prognosis hour to hour.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
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Bedassa Tadesse, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2025
However, the extent of political reform remains a key point of scrutiny for both internal and external observers.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
But Hollywood observers have said this Oscars may be unpredictable.
—Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2025
Vatican observers are checking on his prognosis hour to hour.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Observer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/observer. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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