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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Footer devotes several chapters to his prolific London theatrical work, relying mainly on the record left by reviewers. Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026 Reed burst onto the movie-criticism scene in the 1960s, and was part of a wave of new reviewers, Pauline Kael among them, who offered a sharper, jazzier alternative to the more staid forms of analysis that had been showcased by major outlets. Brent Lang, Variety, 12 May 2026 Reed was capable of this kind of transformation whenever he was inspired by greatness, which was often, though as any reviewer can attest, not often enough. Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 The lock bag is also water-resistant, and reviewers love it for pools, waterparks, and cruises. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 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 17 May. 2026.

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