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Synonyms

reviewer

American  
[ri-vyoo-er] / rɪˈvyu ər /

noun

  1. a person who reviews.

  2. a person who reviews books, plays, etc.


Etymology

Origin of reviewer

First recorded in 1605–15; review + -er 1

Example Sentences

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Another reviewer says the film brims with "more rage than it knows what to do with".

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

In one YouTube video posted in January that has attracted more than 1.2 million views, a reviewer said it appeared portions of the book were written with the use of generative AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

One anonymous peer reviewer on the manuscript had a generally positive review, but asked: How strong is this case, historically?

From Slate • Mar. 2, 2026

The state reviewer wrote back once to acknowledge receipt of further complaints he would add to the case file.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

I am the Black Swan, and as a reviewer later acknowledges, “The vile Odile was delightfully chilly as she seduced the unwitting prince.”

From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince