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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Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 6 Mar. 2025
Never mind that critics had never gone mad for the show.
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In recent years, DAFs have received a bad rap, with critics citing that people only use them for tax benefits.
—Matt Nash, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
However, critics argued that the department provides vital financial assistance and grant programs.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Companies' reputations were damaged without proof, critics claimed, since the CFPB doesn't verify complaints.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 6 Mar. 2025
Never mind that critics had never gone mad for the show.
—Marley Marius, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
In recent years, DAFs have received a bad rap, with critics citing that people only use them for tax benefits.
—Matt Nash, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
However, critics argued that the department provides vital financial assistance and grant programs.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Critic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/critic. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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