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 Godox doesn’t list resolution in its own spec sheet, but a reviewer at Digital Camera World reported a 2-MP, 1,920 x 1,080 base output and 1080p video. New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2026 Check if the author is qualified, whether there is a reviewer and the date of the review. Helen Dennis, Daily News, 9 Aug. 2026 The air conditioner has racked up more than 6,000 five-star ratings from reviewers and has been purchased by more than 1,000 people in the past month. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026 Walker argues in the video that the hotel should have called him and had conversations with him directly if the property wasn’t ready for reviewers. Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reviewer
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critic
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  • Proponents argue this reveals the AI's full capabilities, including potential for cyberattacks, while critics warn of severe risks like AI wreaking havoc, creating viruses, or tricking humans.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The series received a lukewarm reception from critics and earned middling ratings upon its release, in August, 2005.
    Paula Mejía, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

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“Reviewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reviewer. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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