Synonyms of observer

observer

noun

əb-ˈzər-vər 

as in spectator

someone who sees or watches something

observers of the boxing match seemed to be divided as to who won

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spectator
• viewer
• witness
• onlooker
• bystander
• watcher
• eyewitness
• spy
• voyeur
• peeper

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of observer

Even if Shipilova's death is an isolated incident, Russia's history of hiding information related to sensitive matters could leave many outside observers with doubts, Hoffman said. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Overall, political observers see the episode as an example of how the president’s political strategy can be unpredictable at a time when Republicans are trying to control the message the most. — Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

The organization documented that ICE had detained least eight Nicaraguan exiles who were stripped of their citizenship in a move observers say was intended to punish critics, the report said. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

And the prospect of the conflict continuing indefinitely is starting to inflict the dire economic consequences on the global economy that Middle East observers have long predicted, with both American and global oil prices remaining stubbornly high. — David Faris, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026