doubting Thomas

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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skeptic
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  • From pies and cookies to cakes and croissants, Publix is giving pumpkin fans (and even pumpkin skeptics) plenty to swoon over this season.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Harold belongs to a recognizable genre of social skeptic who has popped up in the past few years.
    Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Doubting Thomas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubting%20Thomas. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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