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as in criticizers
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 reviewers
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 critics
Over the past year, CBS has experienced several controversies and new ownership that led to new leadership, which have some critics accusing the network of losing its credibility.
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Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
This defiance has rallied Danes behind her, though critics have questioned her ability to defend the homeland.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
While critics panned the film, moviegoers felt differently, giving it an 87% on Rotten Tomatoes compared to the critics' 45% rating.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
There’s nothing like an extensive landscaping project to draw a procession of critics and commentators.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
The shooting has sparked outrage across the country, with critics accusing the federal government of immediately defending the officers involved and failing to provide transparency or accountability.
—Reginald David, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
Then, Hayes was accused of being a sore loser by critics.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Health care experts and politicians on both sides of the aisle agree that medical schools must find ways to lower their costs, but critics of the loan caps say limiting federal lending isn’t the answer.
—Tribune News Service, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
The pause grants the White House more time to argue its case against the mandate, which critics say could have strained federal resources, while supporters viewed it as essential to safeguarding food security for millions of low-income Americans.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
This defiance has rallied Danes behind her, though critics have questioned her ability to defend the homeland.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
While critics panned the film, moviegoers felt differently, giving it an 87% on Rotten Tomatoes compared to the critics' 45% rating.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
There’s nothing like an extensive landscaping project to draw a procession of critics and commentators.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
The shooting has sparked outrage across the country, with critics accusing the federal government of immediately defending the officers involved and failing to provide transparency or accountability.
—Reginald David, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
Then, Hayes was accused of being a sore loser by critics.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Health care experts and politicians on both sides of the aisle agree that medical schools must find ways to lower their costs, but critics of the loan caps say limiting federal lending isn’t the answer.
—Tribune News Service, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
The pause grants the White House more time to argue its case against the mandate, which critics say could have strained federal resources, while supporters viewed it as essential to safeguarding food security for millions of low-income Americans.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for critics
reviewers
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They're also covered in suede, which gives them a similar look to Ugg boots — and reviewers seem to agree.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Yelp’s Top 100 results are based on Yelp data, which include the number of reviews and the ratings that reviewers give restaurants, which include diners, fast-casual spots, food halls and more.—
Brock Keeling,
Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Critics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critics. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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