1
as in criticizer
a person given to harsh judgments and to finding faults
the president's hard-core critics are going to attack him no matter what he does
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as in reviewer
a person who makes or expresses a judgment on the quality of offerings in some field of endeavor
the restaurant critic said that the fries at that fast-food outlet were the worst she'd ever eaten
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Recent Examples of critic
But enacting the provision could have broader consequences, critics say.
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Caitlin Babcock, Christian Science Monitor, 28 May 2025
Some critics say the risks posed by stablecoins are exemplified by conflict-of-interest concerns raised by President Donald Trump's dealings in the crypto tokens.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 May 2025
Highlights of the evening included a live musical performance by Carla Renata, actress, film critic and singer.
—Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025
The awards highlight the best achievements in Arab filmmaking over the past year, with this year’s winners selected by a panel of 281 film critics from around the world.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 17 May 2025
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Caitlin Babcock, Christian Science Monitor, 28 May 2025
Some critics say the risks posed by stablecoins are exemplified by conflict-of-interest concerns raised by President Donald Trump's dealings in the crypto tokens.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 May 2025
Highlights of the evening included a live musical performance by Carla Renata, actress, film critic and singer.
—Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025
The awards highlight the best achievements in Arab filmmaking over the past year, with this year’s winners selected by a panel of 281 film critics from around the world.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for critic
reviewer
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And this presumption about debate comes from a reviewer who hasn’t played golf in decades, but who finds the sport and its majors more than interesting.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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As far as slacks go, there are a ton of affordable options, including these Grace Karin paper bag pants and this Allegra K suspender jumpsuit that is super similar to what one Amazon reviewer wore with the top.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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“Critic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critic. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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