nonfans

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plural of nonfan
as in detractors

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  1. detractors
  2. critics
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  • But criticism of the outdoor dining arrangements built up, with detractors saying the spots were unsightly, dirty, and harboring rats.
    — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • But the ranks of Israel’s detractors have unquestionably grown.
    — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of detractors
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  • But most of Israel’s political leaders — even critics of Netanyahu — support the growth of existing settlements and are opposed to Palestinian statehood.
    — Joseph Krauss, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • However, critics argue this lack of transparency could diminish scientific peer review, increase opacity, and potentially open the door to political influence over funding decisions, rather than merit.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of critics
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“Nonfans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonfans. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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