reviewers

noun

plural of reviewer
as in critics
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 In early copies of the novel sent out to reviewers, James writes that though not all of the events happened, all of them are true. — Tembe Denton-Hurst, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026 But it was panned by some reviewers as a pivot away from activism instead. — Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026 Isaacson’s 2023 book left a lot of reviewers cold with its lack of criticism but still sold a gazillion copies. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 Specs With plush, overstuffed cushions and a supersoft velvet upholstery that reviewers rave about, this modular sofa is made with comfort in mind. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026 Consider our book reviewers’ recommendations your call for learning, and discovery, this season. — Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 This set of minimalistic dusk-to-dawn deck lights is one of the simplest options to add lights around your railings, and more than 11,000 reviewers give them five stars. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026 Breaking down the song of the summer debate Music reviewers on social media are, more often than not, pretentious snobs who take themselves too seriously, but Mic The Snare is a welcome change of pace. — Moises Mendez Ii, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 The map depicts the percentage of money each sheriff spent on expenditures disapproved by the reviewers. — Aneri Pattani — Kff Health News, STAT, 27 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reviewers
critics
Noun
  • But this is largely a myth, concocted by critics and cool kids to explain away and undercut the popularity of their music.
    — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The Whisper Man has a 41% Rotten Tomatoes score from critics and a barely-better 45% audience score.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
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“Reviewers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reviewers. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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