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reviewer

American  
[ri-vyoo-er] / rɪˈvju ər /

noun

reviewers plural
  1. a person who reviews.

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


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Noun Inflected Forms

Etymology

Origin of reviewer

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

Example Sentences

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A New York Times reviewer noted that the authors seemed to be channeling “a few elite finance and tech bros in two or three coastal cities.”

From Salon • Jul. 5, 2026

One reviewer allowed that the exterior was “controversial” but praised the interior and other elements of the vehicle.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Reed was capable of this kind of transformation whenever he was inspired by greatness, which was often, though as any reviewer can attest, not often enough.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

A reviewer posted on social media that the staff had recommended approval but was later pushed out.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

One reviewer called him a “first-rate landscape-painter with a pen.”

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

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