1
a
: one who engages often professionally in the analysis, evaluation, or appreciation of works of art or artistic performances
a literary critic
a film critic
a theater critic
b
: one who expresses a reasoned opinion on any matter especially involving a judgment of its value, truth, righteousness, beauty, or technique
Critics of the new law say that it will not reduce crime.
2
: one given to harsh or captious judgment
a fierce critic of immigration policies
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Noun (1)
the president's hard-core critics are going to attack him no matter what he does
the restaurant critic said that the fries at that fast-food outlet were the worst she'd ever eaten
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Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 16 Sep. 2025
Jerome wowed viewers and critics alike for his portrayal as one of the teens, Korey Wise.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
The movie tells the story of a teenager avenging the deaths of his family at the hands of hordes of carnivorous demons and, against all the odds, it has been embraced by critics and audiences alike.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Set behind the scenes at a Johnny Carson–style late-night show and featuring a parade of A-list comedian guest stars, The Larry Sanders Show was beloved by critics and industry insiders.
—Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
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Noun
But the speculation has run heavy in light of multiple prominent conservative critics raising frustrations over Patel’s messaging snafu last week, particularly as a new co-deputy director, former Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, was sworn into FBI leadership on Monday.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 16 Sep. 2025
Jerome wowed viewers and critics alike for his portrayal as one of the teens, Korey Wise.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
The movie tells the story of a teenager avenging the deaths of his family at the hands of hordes of carnivorous demons and, against all the odds, it has been embraced by critics and audiences alike.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Set behind the scenes at a Johnny Carson–style late-night show and featuring a parade of A-list comedian guest stars, The Larry Sanders Show was beloved by critics and industry insiders.
—Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Critic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/critic. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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