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 Plus, hundreds of reviewers rave over this option’s sturdy construction—think lots of extra pockets and a water-repellent finish. Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 2 July 2026 According to reviewers, the dress also feels great on the skin. Kenedee Fowler, Southern Living, 1 July 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 Early reactions out of the Annecy film festival, where Minions & Monsters premiered June 21, have been strong, with some reviewers calling it the franchise’s most accomplished entry. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reviewer
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  • Early reactions dropped Monday, and while these are always to be taken with a grain of salt, the superlatives are flying from the keyboards of fanboys and film critics alike.
    Tom Tapp, Deadline, 6 July 2026
  • Yang was investigated as part of President Xi Jinping ’s decade-long anti-corruption campaign that critics say has been used partly to remove his political rivals.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026

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“Reviewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reviewer. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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