Synonyms of onlookers

onlookers

noun

plural of onlooker

as in spectators

someone who sees or watches something

several onlookers gave chase after the thief grabbed the woman's purse

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spectators
• observers
• viewers
• witnesses
• bystanders
• watchers
• eyewitnesses
• spies
• voyeurs
• peepers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of onlookers

Many ticketholders and onlookers have been left wondering who, if anyone, will sign on to sing alongside Sheeran for the rest of his tour, concluding December 11 in Mexico City. — Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026

Thomas, 25, was chased down by horrified onlookers and arrested about a block from the station. — Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026

The fact that Digger is such a big swing creatively and feels miles away from the star’s typically safer IP plays, including his forthcoming Days of Thunder 2, has garnered praise from onlookers. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026

But the sight of a man sleeping atop the shelter next to a shopping cart caught the attention of onlookers, some of whom pulled out their phones to take pictures, as first reported by KTLA. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Many onlookers came out to experience the strong ocean wind and rough seas in Marshfield. — Paul Burton, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026

But the Torcal adds a whole lot of bling with an illuminated diamond-pattern grille that will polarize onlookers. — New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026

The fatal escalation over beach furniture left onlookers stunned. — Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Dion appeared to be surrounded by security, with onlookers close to her yet respectful of her space. — Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2026