Synonyms for
Reviews
Definition
A critical appraisal of a book, play, movie, or other work of art
Synonyms & similar words
reassessment
reexamination
reviewarticle
revaluation
reexamine
inspection
followup
review
lookback
criticalreview
goover
limitedreview
brushup
reappraisal
revue
recap
refresh
survey
recapitulation
critique
retrospect
critiques
evaluations
assessments
appraisals
comments
analysis
examinations
judgments
opinions
criticisms
reports
write-ups
assay
survey
overview
discussion
debate
exposition
study
rating
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- read reviews
- write reviews
- customer reviews
- movie reviews
- book reviews
- product reviews
- leave reviews
- online reviews
Word family
Usage note
The word 'reviews' can refer to both the act of examining something and the published opinions about it. Ensure context clarifies which meaning is intended.
Example sentences
- The reviews for the new toy were positive.
- I always read the reviews before buying a new book.
- The movie received mixed reviews from critics.
- I left a review of the hotel on their website.
- The reviews of the play were glowing.
Quotes
'A good review from the critics is just another stay of execution.' - Dustin Hoffman
'As an artist, you want the critical reviews to be positive but not the commercial success.' - Imelda May
'I don't read reviews. I don't read the good ones, and I don't read the bad ones. I just don't read them.' - Barbra Streisand