as in observer
someone who sees or watches something viewers of the police videotape are divided in their opinions as to what it actually shows

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Recent Examples of viewer Greg Gutfeld’s program outpaced Colbert’s 1.96 million viewers the week CBS announced that The Late Show would be canceled. Judith Y. Kim, The Washington Examiner, 23 July 2025 In 2024, the analogous round eked out just 3.39 million viewers, a nine-year low. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 23 July 2025 Still, Colbert claimed the largest number of viewers. Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 23 July 2025 Nevertheless, like hundreds of millions of viewers across the planet I was introduced to Malcolm-Jamal via The Cosby Show, one of only three U.S. television programs which have been No. 1 in ratings for five seasons (the others: All In The Family and American Idol). David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for viewer
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Noun
  • What’s the background for the Hall of Fame? In 2002, a group of local journalists and longtime observers of the cultural scene inducted a dozen worthy individuals into the first class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Cap City Comedy Club.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 13 July 2025
  • There has been longstanding tension within the Republican ranks between the MAGA movement and more traditional conservatives, but observers say Trump's recent actions, such as supporting Ukraine, are crucial for his political future and the GOP's prospects in the 2026 midterms.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 12 July 2025
Noun
  • Upon arrival, players, coaches and spectators will be screened by security officers using handheld metal detectors and bag checks will also be conducted.
    Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 14 July 2025
  • However for next summer’s World Cup, players and spectators will benefit from other stadiums having this too, in Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles in the U.S., and Vancouver and Toronto in Canada.
    Claire Poole, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025

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“Viewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viewer. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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