1
: an adherent or advocate of skepticism
2
: a person disposed to skepticism especially regarding religion or religious principles
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Skeptics have pointed out flaws in the researchers' methods.
You can believe in ghosts if you like, but I'm still a skeptic.
He is a skeptic and a cynic.
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To mark this momentous occasion, Glamour staff, which is composed of diehard Swifties, casual fans, and even some skeptics, gathered together to listen to the album for the first time and chat about it.
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Glamour, 19 Apr. 2024
The fragmentation of global order, skeptics warned, could lead to China’s emergence as a hegemon in its neighborhood and the most potent power in Eurasia—with Russia playing the role of a subservient vassal for many years to come.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2024
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Glamour, 19 Apr. 2024
The fragmentation of global order, skeptics warned, could lead to China’s emergence as a hegemon in its neighborhood and the most potent power in Eurasia—with Russia playing the role of a subservient vassal for many years to come.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Skeptic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skeptic. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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