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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
The exchange with the radio host went too far even for some of Mamdani’s Democratic critics, who condemned the conversation as Islamophobic.
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New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
John Ruskin, the greatest of architectural critics, observed that a nation writes its history in many books, but that the book of its buildings is the most enduring.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
In 1998, the Lucky Chances casino opened, surrounded by graveyards on three side, which critics saw as a sacrilege.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
There are people who might have the comedic stature to keep the network and the critics at bay, but no one who can do it all.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
Texas Chainsaw Massacre received mixed reviews among both critics and fans.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
The film's been a hit with critics who have rated it 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, and audiences who caught A House of Dynamite in theatres also hold the film in high regard, rating it 76%.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
For much of D’Angelo’s career, critics seemed to most appreciate his brilliance by way of comparison.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 18 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
New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
John Ruskin, the greatest of architectural critics, observed that a nation writes its history in many books, but that the book of its buildings is the most enduring.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
In 1998, the Lucky Chances casino opened, surrounded by graveyards on three side, which critics saw as a sacrilege.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
There are people who might have the comedic stature to keep the network and the critics at bay, but no one who can do it all.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
Texas Chainsaw Massacre received mixed reviews among both critics and fans.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
The film's been a hit with critics who have rated it 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, and audiences who caught A House of Dynamite in theatres also hold the film in high regard, rating it 76%.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
For much of D’Angelo’s career, critics seemed to most appreciate his brilliance by way of comparison.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 18 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for critics
reviewers
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The joggers are made from soft, moisture-wicking fabric that’s roomy and stretchy while still being well-fitting, per reviewers.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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Some peer reviewers urged caution.—
Dan Garisto,
Scientific American,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Critics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critics. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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