Definition of reviewernext
as in critic
a person who makes or expresses a judgment on the quality of offerings in some field of endeavor many reviewers were unhappy with the movie's cryptic ending

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Recent Examples of reviewer One reviewer ordered this electric snow shovel after experiencing an overwhelming amount of heavy snow the previous year. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026 From crowd‑favorite cookies to variety pack muffins, these bakery picks are repeatedly rated worth the cost by reviewers. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026 Check to see whether reviewers have had issues with the opacity of a product before making your purchase. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026 The Sacramento area was home to three of the top 100 spots for tacos in 2025, according to Yelp reviewers. Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 4 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reviewer
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critic
Noun
  • Then, Hayes was accused of being a sore loser by critics.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
  • The Cannes-premiering film rates higher with critics than audiences so far but is the biggest ever box office for director Lynne Ramsey and an awards-season magnet for star Jennifer Lawrence’s career-defining performance.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2025

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“Reviewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reviewer. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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