reviewer

noun

re·​view·​er ri-ˈvyü-ər How to pronounce reviewer (audio)
Synonyms of reviewernext
: one that reviews
especially : a writer of critical reviews

Synonyms of reviewer

Examples of reviewer in a Sentence

many reviewers were unhappy with the movie's cryptic ending
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One reviewer shouted out this getup for being big-bust friendly, which is important for me and my own hefty chest. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 10 June 2026 Two key features of scorpions — the sting at the end of the tail and comblike sensory organs called pectines on scorpions’ underside — have not been found, said Dunlop, who was an author on the 2015 paper and a reviewer of the new study. Shraddha Chakradhar, CNN Money, 10 June 2026 Our reviewers love this recipe for its comforting and familiar flavors, ease of preparation, and ability to be riffed on for even more tasty flavor combinations. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 10 June 2026 Early reviewers have noted the new lens and Xenon flash directly target the two biggest complaints about the Gen 2, namely soft frames and weak fill light. New Atlas, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reviewer

Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reviewer was in 1642

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“Reviewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reviewer. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

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