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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 reviewers
Some reviewers recommend going up a half size, as the sneakers tend to run narrow.
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Annie Blackman, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Tomtoc Travel Backpack This backpack has a carrying capacity of 40 liters, which many reviewers claim is enough for a week of travel.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Many reviewers note that the larger fit is best for their beds, but the standard fit is great for those who prefer a cleaner look without excess fabric.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
One of my reviewers did not think that my work was of scientific value.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 4 Feb. 2026
The flat shoes have light padding that reviewers found supportive for running errands, and standing for long stretches of time.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Some reviewers, including Artforum’s, were unimpressed with these layers of baroque exegesis, viewing them as a veneer—edgy but not embedded.
—Rachel Wetzler, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
The focus is on supporting accuracy, consistency, and defensibility across different types of communications in a world where algorithms are the first reviewers.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
At scientific journals, especially the top ones, peer reviewers like Quintana will look at papers carefully.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
Annie Blackman, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Tomtoc Travel Backpack This backpack has a carrying capacity of 40 liters, which many reviewers claim is enough for a week of travel.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Many reviewers note that the larger fit is best for their beds, but the standard fit is great for those who prefer a cleaner look without excess fabric.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
One of my reviewers did not think that my work was of scientific value.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 4 Feb. 2026
The flat shoes have light padding that reviewers found supportive for running errands, and standing for long stretches of time.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Some reviewers, including Artforum’s, were unimpressed with these layers of baroque exegesis, viewing them as a veneer—edgy but not embedded.
—Rachel Wetzler, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
The focus is on supporting accuracy, consistency, and defensibility across different types of communications in a world where algorithms are the first reviewers.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
At scientific journals, especially the top ones, peer reviewers like Quintana will look at papers carefully.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reviewers
critics
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That case also crashed and burned in court and has been seen by critics as another example of an unnecessary prosecution that hurts the DOJ’s accountability image.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 2026
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What was once a forum for engaged — sometimes heated — debate has, critics argue, become a stage for viral confrontation.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Reviewers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reviewers. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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