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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
Smith has yet to do what Moore did Saturday and come up with a win to quiet his critics.
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Austin Meek, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
In Kenya, President William Ruto, facing increasing pressure to resign, dared his critics to oust him from office before the next elections in 2027.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts had an epic response to the team's critics after LA swept the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series to advance to their second consecutive World Series.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Longtime colleagues remember Laurence for his witty conversation, zest for life, broad range of interests and depth of knowledge, as well as his exceptional skill as a critic.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
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Austin Meek, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
In Kenya, President William Ruto, facing increasing pressure to resign, dared his critics to oust him from office before the next elections in 2027.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts had an epic response to the team's critics after LA swept the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series to advance to their second consecutive World Series.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Longtime colleagues remember Laurence for his witty conversation, zest for life, broad range of interests and depth of knowledge, as well as his exceptional skill as a critic.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for critic
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In turn, the criticizer is made out to be overreacting.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Our reviewers love this recipe for its comforting and familiar flavors, ease of preparation, and ability to be riffed on for even more tasty flavor combinations.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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Many reviewers found that this dehumidifier held up well, even in extremely moist basements.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Critic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critic. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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