readers

NOUN

person who reads

Synonyms

STRONG

anthology bookworm editor elocutionist lector lecturer primer proofreader reciter scholar

WEAK

peruser

NOUN

one who reads habitually

Synonyms

STRONG

bibliophile bookworm editor proofreader

WEAK

bibliomaniac book reviewer literary critic

NOUN

one who makes a profession of reading aloud

Synonyms

STRONG

announcer elocutionist lector lecturer monologist reciter rhetorician

WEAK

soliloquist

NOUN

anyone admitted to a library

Synonyms

STRONG

browser scholar student user

WEAK

library patron research worker

Example Sentences

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Readers embraced the novel, and its adaptation was a no-brainer for co-producers BBC and BritBox.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026

Readers had a lot to say about their own experiences.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

Readers shared their signs of the top: Dan Weil says it’s when country clubs do expensive renovations because it means members feel like they have money to burn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

"Everyone is looking for something that really speaks to them. Readers are perhaps drawn more to zines, which are niche and cover a broader range of topics," he added.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“Some argue this ancient Sumerian tale’s worth, but I think all stories have value. Readers and listeners should decide which stories speak to them or not.”

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera