critic

noun

ˈkri-tik How to pronounce critic (audio)
Definition of criticnext
1
as in criticizer
a person given to harsh judgments and to finding faults the president's hard-core critics are going to attack him no matter what he does

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as in reviewer
a person who makes or expresses a judgment on the quality of offerings in some field of endeavor the restaurant critic said that the fries at that fast-food outlet were the worst she'd ever eaten

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Recent Examples of critic Alex’s friends were poets—Frank O’Hara, John Ashbery, James Schuyler, and the poet-dance critic Edwin Denby, who introduced Alex to choreographer Paul Taylor. — Dodie Kazanjian, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026 As for the critics, Janson isn't interested in arguing with them. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 His successor, Bennett, had been among its fiercest critics, raising the prospect that the arrangement might finally end. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026 The critic introduced the single public showing, along with several members of Russell’s family. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for critic
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  1. criticizer
  2. reviewer
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  • In turn, the criticizer is made out to be overreacting.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Definition of criticizer
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  • In 2019, employees questioned the luxury benefits and sought an investigation, while the nonprofit’s attorney said outside reviewers found the allegations without merit.
    — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • If reviewers are simply confirming the system’s recommendation, the organization has preserved the handoff without preserving meaningful judgment.
    — Jason Wojahn, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
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“Critic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critic. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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