Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of spectator
Brilliant sunshine after three days of rain brought out a full house of spectators expecting a great show.
—
Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
The volume in the chamber and number of spectators in the House gallery grew as time on the clock dwindled.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2025
Although the race was scheduled for Memorial Day Monday, day-long rain delayed the start until early evening and a major crash at the start that badly burned driver Salt Walther and injured dozens of spectators when hot, flaming methanol spewed into the crowd during the wreck.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Lee argued that, based on his son’s account of the situation, the comment did not come from a spectator, but from a player.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for spectator
Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
The volume in the chamber and number of spectators in the House gallery grew as time on the clock dwindled.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2025
Although the race was scheduled for Memorial Day Monday, day-long rain delayed the start until early evening and a major crash at the start that badly burned driver Salt Walther and injured dozens of spectators when hot, flaming methanol spewed into the crowd during the wreck.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Lee argued that, based on his son’s account of the situation, the comment did not come from a spectator, but from a player.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for spectator
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectator
Noun
-
Any serious observer of foreign policy knows that the U.S. intelligence community is renowned for its research and documentation of genocide.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
27 May 2025
-
Li, had helped build a major data infrastructure and processing system for Wachovia, then one of America's largest banks, and had been a keen observer of startups like WeChat and Alibaba that had transformed payments and banking in his native China.—
Stephen Pastis,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
-
Like in the video game, viewers don’t see Ellie kill Nora in the HBO series.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
-
Other income streams include PayPal donations and YouTube’s Super Chat, which lets viewers pin their comments on the broadcast for a fee.—
Andrew Zucker,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Spectator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectator. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share