as in critics
a person who criticizes something or someone
Despite his popularity, his many detractors still think his work is overrated. Even her detractors had to admit that she had made the company successful.
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Recent Examples of detractors
Even so, a pocket of detractors lingers.
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Chet Flippo,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
Geller, a former Democratic state lawmaker and county party chair, said that state policies on school choice and federal action spurring deportations could be detractors.
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Austin Horn,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
The decision was preceded by several decades of fervent debate and disagreement among practitioners; detractors argued that adding the disorder was reckless, if not mercenary.
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Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Cape Verde then battled to a 0-0 draw against European champions Spain, which quieted the tournament’s detractors.
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Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
There are plenty of cruise detractors out there.
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Scott Laird,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Of course, the unapologetic lesbian romance starring two straight women wasn’t without its detractors.
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Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
Zeleznikar has heard from detractors that point to how Minnesota was just awarded host rights for the NFL draft in 2028.
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Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
10 June 2026
The Knicks tuned out their fans and detractors alike.
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Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 June 2026
Chet Flippo,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
Geller, a former Democratic state lawmaker and county party chair, said that state policies on school choice and federal action spurring deportations could be detractors.
—
Austin Horn,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
The decision was preceded by several decades of fervent debate and disagreement among practitioners; detractors argued that adding the disorder was reckless, if not mercenary.
—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Cape Verde then battled to a 0-0 draw against European champions Spain, which quieted the tournament’s detractors.
—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
There are plenty of cruise detractors out there.
—
Scott Laird,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Of course, the unapologetic lesbian romance starring two straight women wasn’t without its detractors.
—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
Zeleznikar has heard from detractors that point to how Minnesota was just awarded host rights for the NFL draft in 2028.
—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
10 June 2026
The Knicks tuned out their fans and detractors alike.
—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detractors
critics
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And look for dozens of episodes featuring genre-spanning discussions, debates, and explainers with Rolling Stone’s critics and reporters.
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Meanwhile, even some PBM critics question whether states can effectively regulate them.
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“Detractors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detractors. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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