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 The tool draws from information already tied to a user's activity and past searches, along with data from across 300 million places and 500 million reviewers, to allow Maps to respond in a more personalized way. Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026 The reviewers said current existing evidence says no. Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026 Another reviewer likened her skin to velvet after using it. Essence Wiley, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026 Many reviewers note that the larger fit is best for their beds, but the standard fit is great for those who prefer a cleaner look without excess fabric. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reviewer
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critic
Noun
  • Stick with us throughout the night and come back Monday morning for a dispatch from Schulman, plus analysis from Brody and his fellow movie critic Justin Chang.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Some critics have pointed toward potential issues in the event of rain, humidity, sand or fog.
    Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026

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“Reviewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reviewer. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.

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