1
a
: one who engages often professionally in the analysis, evaluation, or appreciation of works of art or artistic performances
a literary critic
a film critic
a theater critic
b
: one who expresses a reasoned opinion on any matter especially involving a judgment of its value, truth, righteousness, beauty, or technique
Critics of the new law say that it will not reduce crime.
2
: one given to harsh or captious judgment
a fierce critic of immigration policies
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Noun (1)
the president's hard-core critics are going to attack him no matter what he does
the restaurant critic said that the fries at that fast-food outlet were the worst she'd ever eaten
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CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
The film is the first in a trilogy intended to conclude the corresponding anime television series, and has received positive ratings from 97% from critics and 98% audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Left-wing critics—including members of his own party—have resisted his attempts to cut welfare spending, and argue that Britain hasn’t sufficiently criticized Israel’s war in Gaza.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2025
It was lauded by critics for its humor and has since become a cult classic.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The Republican and Democratic heads of a US congressional committee for strategic competition with China in July stressed their strong support for AUKUS, amid the review of the deal by Elbridge Colby, a top Pentagon policy official and public critic of the pact.
—CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
The film is the first in a trilogy intended to conclude the corresponding anime television series, and has received positive ratings from 97% from critics and 98% audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Left-wing critics—including members of his own party—have resisted his attempts to cut welfare spending, and argue that Britain hasn’t sufficiently criticized Israel’s war in Gaza.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2025
It was lauded by critics for its humor and has since become a cult classic.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
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“Critic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/critic. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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