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

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Examples of reviewer in a Sentence

many reviewers were unhappy with the movie's cryptic ending
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Educational articles should show a real author or reviewer, relevant experience, sources and a visible review date. — David Ispiryan, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Now, reviewers did have a few cooking tips to share to make the most of your Member’s Mark pot roast. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026 Godox doesn’t list resolution in its own spec sheet, but a reviewer at Digital Camera World reported a 2-MP, 1,920 x 1,080 base output and 1080p video. — New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2026 Check if the author is qualified, whether there is a reviewer and the date of the review. — Helen Dennis, Daily News, 9 Aug. 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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“Reviewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reviewer. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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