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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In the 24 to 48 hours ahead of the strike, human reviewers would have also looked over targets to confirm their legitimacy. Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 18 Mar. 2026 Milano isn't alone in her love of these products; both reviewers and dermatologists recommend it, too. Kate Tully Ellsworth, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026 There was the shutdown in the fall, staff layoffs, confusing guidance for grant reviewers, and delays getting out the notices for funding opportunities. Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 17 Mar. 2026 For round two, the team plans to outsource the task of evaluating each entry to mathematicians hired as anonymous reviewers, funded with a mix of grant money and donations from AI companies. Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 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 25 Mar. 2026.

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