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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Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
This isn’t to suggest that critics should be more permissive toward Hollywood slop at a moment when mediocrity is more pernicious than ever.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
The question is puzzling scientists and slowing down regulatory action, critics say.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
Yet critics highlight that geologic carbon storage may not be the most effective way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Her critics rebuked her for that even in the final hours of Election Day.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
This isn’t to suggest that critics should be more permissive toward Hollywood slop at a moment when mediocrity is more pernicious than ever.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
The question is puzzling scientists and slowing down regulatory action, critics say.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
Yet critics highlight that geologic carbon storage may not be the most effective way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Critic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/critic. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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