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

Relevance
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Examples of reviewer in a Sentence

many reviewers were unhappy with the movie's cryptic ending
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More than 3,200 reviewers gave five stars based on quality and scent. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 June 2026 One reviewer recommends putting a tarp over it for extra weather protection. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 After more than a decade as a reviewer, Jason Bennett has an unhealthy love for rogue-like survival games and terrible puns. — Jason Bennett, Arkansas Online, 28 June 2026 One reviewer claimed the text message verification was broken. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reviewer

Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reviewer was in 1642

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Browse Nearby Words

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reviewer
reviewing authority
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“Reviewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reviewer. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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