doubting Thomas

Definition of doubting Thomasnext
as in questioner
a person who is always ready to doubt or question the truth or existence of something an astronomer who enjoys taking the role of the doubting Thomas in debates with UFOlogists

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Noun
  • Mueller repeatedly referred questioners back to the text of his report, apparently unwilling—or unable—to add any words of his own.
    David Frum, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Several questioners pressed Steyer on his positions on Israel’s actions in Palestine and asked him to work to divest state entities from Israeli companies.
    Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • And an even prouder Artificial Intelligence (AI) skeptic.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
  • In an interview, Hoopes, who described himself as a wealth tax skeptic, agreed with Jaros that the tax would encourage billionaires to leave.
    Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Doubting Thomas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubting%20Thomas. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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