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as in retrospect
a usually critical look at a past event
a review of yesterday's football game gave us a lot of good ideas on how to improve for the next one
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as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
took the car to her mechanic for a complete mechanical review before she decided to sell it
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as in book
a publication that appears at regular intervals
had his poetry published in a literary review
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as in critique
an essay evaluating or analyzing something
a harsh movie review of an expected summer blockbuster
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as in alteration
the act, process, or result of making different
the company decided that the 100-year-old office building could use a review
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as in to revisit
to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal
since we can't follow that plan, we'll have to review our options and decide on something else
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as in to examine
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
a consultant was brought in to review our security procedures
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Recent Examples of review
Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
The 41-year-old comedian, who became the first woman to host the awards ceremony solo last year, was tapped as emcee again after earning overwhelmingly positive reviews for her debut.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Katie Rife, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2025
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—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The play receives mixed reviews from the women, leading them to square off against each other.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
The 41-year-old comedian, who became the first woman to host the awards ceremony solo last year, was tapped as emcee again after earning overwhelmingly positive reviews for her debut.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
Despite that amazing — and very ’80s — cast, The Bride was poorly reviewed upon its release, and has since fallen into obscurity.
—Katie Rife, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2025
To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for review
Noun
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But in retrospect, the moment has come to mean so much more than just a great performance.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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In retrospect, Minnesota Wild defenseman Daemon Hunt doesn’t necessarily think the last 12 months have been all that strange.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Because Indiana doesn't require routine vehicle inspections, the truck remained street legal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The scheduled follow-up inspection has not yet occurred.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Another surprise is the stealth-like performance of Regretting You, the adaptation of the Colleen Hoover book.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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Set on Christmas Eve, this adaptation of Chris Van Allsburg's beloved 1985 children's book follows a young boy whose waning belief in Santa Claus is reinvigorated after hopping on a magical train to the North Pole.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The other side of this has been the money in the industry’s pivot first to cheaper talk shows, which don’t innovate enough to merit much critique, and now to a second pivot to turn those interview shows into video series, which makes podcasts more friendly on TikTok and Instagram and YouTube.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Many of the comments also came from adult children of immigrant parents—raised on a steady diet of love expressed as critique–who felt seen in her story.—
Lynda Lin Grigsby,
Parents,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The break was necessary, though uncomfortable, to make some alterations before allowing this work to become my lifestyle again.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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His medication was reportedly changed or adjusted before the killings, though an exact time frame for that alteration was not revealed.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This column revisits some of Rick’s favorite places over the past two decades.—
Rick Steves,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Retailers also think the commission structure should be revisited.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The hour-long discussion will examine current trends in infant mortality, explore medical, environmental, and policy-related factors that may influence outcomes, and address the critical questions parents and policymakers are asking about protecting the health of infants and young children.—
Bill Wachsberger,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Jan. 2026
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Another way to check for ripeness is by examining the seeds.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In 2026, portal days are particularly important as times of self-reflection and retrospection.—
Hannah Madlener,
Glamour,
12 Dec. 2025
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For Paola Sasplugas the 10th anniversary of her jewelry brand PDPaola has offered a moment of retrospection.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
12 Nov. 2025
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