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Recent Examples of onlooker
Everyone in attendance got the best photos – bride and groom included – but to the outside onlooker something was amiss.
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 2 July 2025
Though they are often seen boldly trotting along sidewalks and rummaging through residential bins, foxes have also roused strong reactions from onlookers, ranging from adoration to outright resentment.
—Astha Rajvanshi, NBC news, 30 June 2025
Numerous cellphone videos from nearby onlookers captured the moment the ship's masts, decorated with lights, collided with the bottom of the Brooklyn Bridge.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 30 June 2025
Clad in an off-the-shoulder black dress and sun hat — and holding an Hermès Kelly clutch — the new Mrs. Bezos waved and blew kisses to onlookers as her husband helped her into the boat and the two arrived at Harry's.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 28 June 2025
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 2 July 2025
Though they are often seen boldly trotting along sidewalks and rummaging through residential bins, foxes have also roused strong reactions from onlookers, ranging from adoration to outright resentment.
—Astha Rajvanshi, NBC news, 30 June 2025
Numerous cellphone videos from nearby onlookers captured the moment the ship's masts, decorated with lights, collided with the bottom of the Brooklyn Bridge.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 30 June 2025
Clad in an off-the-shoulder black dress and sun hat — and holding an Hermès Kelly clutch — the new Mrs. Bezos waved and blew kisses to onlookers as her husband helped her into the boat and the two arrived at Harry's.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for onlooker
Noun
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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
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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
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Thousands of spectators gathered in downtown Danville to celebrate 249 years of freedom during the annual Fourth of July parade along San Ramon Valley Boulevard and Hartz Avenue on Friday morning.—
Ray Chavez,
Mercury News,
7 July 2025
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Frogs croaked from nearby waterholes, joining the chorus of spectators who hollered as the announcer introduced their favorite racers — along with their laundry lists of sponsors.—
William Liang,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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The sweet moment quickly resonated with viewers, garnering over 50,000 likes and almost 400,000 views.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Games that start during this period are considered primetime because most viewers are home and available to watch live.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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“Onlooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/onlooker. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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