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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
His critics on the left say these ideas are unrealistic — even in a liberal bastion like New York City.
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Elena Moore, NPR, 2 Nov. 2025
Much like Jennifer’s Body 15 years earlier, Lisa Frankenstein had a lackluster box office run, and inspired lukewarm critic reviews.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Johnson’s early adjournment in August delayed any immediate consideration of the measure — a move critics say could slow its momentum.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
That’s Hallow Road with Rosamund Pike and Matthew Rhys (90% RT critics) and Vincent Must Die with Karim Leklou and Vimala Pons (93% RT).
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
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Elena Moore, NPR, 2 Nov. 2025
Much like Jennifer’s Body 15 years earlier, Lisa Frankenstein had a lackluster box office run, and inspired lukewarm critic reviews.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Johnson’s early adjournment in August delayed any immediate consideration of the measure — a move critics say could slow its momentum.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
That’s Hallow Road with Rosamund Pike and Matthew Rhys (90% RT critics) and Vincent Must Die with Karim Leklou and Vimala Pons (93% RT).
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 31 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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Both the half-zip sweatshirt and wide-leg pants are breathable, stretchy, and soft, according to reviewers.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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More than 3,000 Amazon reviewers give this modern hoover their stamp of approval, praising its long-lasting battery and powerful performance.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Critic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critic. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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