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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Still, other reviewers were able to use Apple’s Final Cut Pro video editing software as well as the photo editing software Adobe Lightroom without issue. Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026 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 One reviewer with plantar fasciitis wrote that these sandals are comfortable enough for all-day wear, while another wrote that even their podiatrist approves of these. Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 10 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 18 Mar. 2026.

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