watcher
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an analytic observer of trends, fashions, events, celebrities, or the like.
Fashion watchers will have noted that pleats have become popular again.
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a professional or experienced observer and analyst of political and historic trends and events, countries, or the like.
China watchers in the State Department predict a change in that country's trade policy.
noun
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a person who watches
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a person who maintains a vigil at the bedside of an invalid
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a representative of a candidate or party stationed at a poll on election day to watch out for fraud
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Ed Yardeni, the renowned Wall Street economist and Fed watcher, has put forth a different argument.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
Cedric fares much better, giving a vibrant, darkly funny performance as Seth, who considers himself a stern watcher over the manners and mores of his tenants.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026
“It’s too early to call Putin, but they still have his number on speed-dial,” says Ellen Wald, president of energy market watcher Transversal Consulting.
From Barron's ● Mar. 5, 2026
"It was an intelligence failure," says Cheong Seong-chang, a North Korea watcher and vice-president at Sejong Institute who was an early proponent of the theory that Ju Ae will become the heir.
From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2026
Heimdall, the watcher on the bridge, the gatekeeper of the gods, will also not have fallen.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
The group is expected to approve another production increase of around 188,000 barrels a day for September, matching the hikes agreed for June, July and August, according to some market watchers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
For moon watchers in Gloucestershire, Cleeve Hill, Painswick Beacon and May Hill are high ground locations offering wide horizons and clear vantage points.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
July 20 in a parking lot next to the pier, which earlier in the day had been packed with World Cup watchers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
Tesla had impressed market watchers earlier this month when it released higher-than-expected second-quarter auto sales, due in part to a recovery in European markets.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
I’m sure most parade watchers didn’t notice, but I was also surrounded by undercover police officers for the whole day.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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