onlookers

Example Sentences

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Kate, as she is widely known, was greeted by hundreds of cheering onlookers in Reggio Emilia at the start of her visit on Wednesday.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Here, inside of a tightly symmetrical structure, Giotto places the followers of Jesus speaking in tongues—flames sprout from their heads—while onlookers, separated by a low wall, view the scene with bafflement.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

After Burkle purchased Neverland, eagle-eyed onlookers noticed that construction had quickly started in and around the property, leading some to suggest that the billionaire was transforming the property into a new Soho House venue.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

In video obtained by KTLA, a large bear could be seen walking close to crowds of several dozen onlookers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

I slip between onlookers and keep the backpack close to me, trying to make myself as slim as possible.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi