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“Reviews” or “Revues”

reviews / revues are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

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reviews r·iy·v·y·UW·z

  • nounan essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play).
  • noun(accounting) a service (less exhaustive than an audit) that provides some assurance to interested parties as to the reliability of financial data.
  • nouna periodical that publishes critical essays on current affairs or literature or art.
  • noun(law) a judicial reexamination of the proceedings of a court (especially by an appellate court).
  • nounpractice intended to polish performance or refresh the memory.
  • verblook at again; examine again.
  • verbappraise critically.
  • verbhold a review (of troops).
  • verbrefresh one's memory.
  • verblook back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember.

revues r·ih·v·y·UW·z

  • nouna variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians.
Usage

Examples in context

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“reviews”

  • The film received mostly negative reviews, with critics describing it as…
  • 30–33) reviews different views on the relative…
  • While the movie received mixed reviews, the soundtrack attracted positive critical
  • Reviews, videos, and explanation of DSG
  • …77/100 rating, indicating "generally favorable reviews".
  • …recordings selected based on critics' reviews)
  • Kirkus Reviews described the book as "[j]ust…
  • …when, in response to glowing reviews from his colleagues, the Calgary…
  • Entertainment received generally mixed reviews.
  • Reviews and reception

“revues”

  • …credits include the Second City revues at the Village East To…
  • …early 1960s, he performed in revues at the Tamiment Playhouse in…
  • …professional resident theater, producing music revues with live singers, dancers and…
  • He also worked on the revues Three Cheers (1917) with Herman…
  • …stage in three very successful revues, Strike a New Note (1943),…
  • …offered Dublin audiences continental-style late-night revues and modern international playwrights such…
  • …directed the only two musical revues to win the Tony Award…

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