1
: an adherent or advocate of skepticism
2
: a person disposed to skepticism especially regarding religion or religious principles
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Examples of skeptic in a Sentence
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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In the best-case scenario from skeptics and cautious optimists, however, the promise of AI will take much longer to materialize than the current investment frenzy suggests.
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Kia Kokalitcheva, Axios, 12 July 2024
But if an explanation was needed, many of these die-hard skeptics claimed Lister’s methods prevented the transmission of miasmas rather than living organisms.
—Ron Barrett, The Conversation, 10 July 2024
But those events contrasted starkly with the somber mood outside, creating a challenge for skeptics who are pointing to less-tangible indicators like troubling polls, mounting defections and withheld donations.
—Matt Viser, Washington Post, 8 July 2024
But skeptics and opponents of NATO in Asia remain unconvinced of the alliance’s intentions, especially as NATO now routinely invites top officials from IP4 countries to its summits and ministerial meetings.
—Mathieu Droin, Foreign Affairs, 8 July 2024
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Kia Kokalitcheva, Axios, 12 July 2024
But if an explanation was needed, many of these die-hard skeptics claimed Lister’s methods prevented the transmission of miasmas rather than living organisms.
—Ron Barrett, The Conversation, 10 July 2024
But those events contrasted starkly with the somber mood outside, creating a challenge for skeptics who are pointing to less-tangible indicators like troubling polls, mounting defections and withheld donations.
—Matt Viser, Washington Post, 8 July 2024
But skeptics and opponents of NATO in Asia remain unconvinced of the alliance’s intentions, especially as NATO now routinely invites top officials from IP4 countries to its summits and ministerial meetings.
—Mathieu Droin, Foreign Affairs, 8 July 2024
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“Skeptic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skeptic. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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