Definition of reviewernext
as in critic
a person who makes or expresses a judgment on the quality of offerings in some field of endeavor many reviewers were unhappy with the movie's cryptic ending

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Recent Examples of reviewer But reviewers and others have continued to criticize the absence of references to the child molestation allegations that continually shadowed the singer. Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 The 50-pound set typically runs about $200 more than comparable options from competitors like Core Home Fitness or MX Select, two brands that have earned high marks from equipment reviewers. David Hochman, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 This New York-style slice joint is nicknamed after owner Marc Falsetto’s wife, Danielle, a Big Apple foodie reviewer on Instagram. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2026 Perryman requested a medical review of the extended quarantine order, which was led by Dr. Michael Bell, a quarantine medical reviewer with the CDC. Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reviewer
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critic
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  • Chait narrowly averted a three-union strike in April with agreements that restored labor peace — but left critics questioning whether the school system could afford the pact, and whether Carvalho would have held out for a more affordable deal.
    Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
  • Saturday’s result in Kansas City — along with Cape Verde’s scoreless tie against Spain — may silence critics.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026

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“Reviewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reviewer. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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