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
Hollywood has attempted many times to bring The Fantastic Four — known colloquially as Marvel’s first family — to the big screen, but none struck the right chord with critics or audiences.
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 27 July 2025
But where those films were largely reviled, Matt Shakman's take on the heroes has been praised by critics and audiences alike and currently holds an 87 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 27 July 2025
However, critics note that crowding still occurs at peak times, especially in flagship locations, and design/layout flaws occasionally undermine even the newest clubs.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 July 2025
Bryan, who selected the $100,000 winning envelope, chose to split the prize with Amaya — a decision that earned some praise but also a few critics.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 14 July 2025
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 27 July 2025
But where those films were largely reviled, Matt Shakman's take on the heroes has been praised by critics and audiences alike and currently holds an 87 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 27 July 2025
However, critics note that crowding still occurs at peak times, especially in flagship locations, and design/layout flaws occasionally undermine even the newest clubs.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 July 2025
Bryan, who selected the $100,000 winning envelope, chose to split the prize with Amaya — a decision that earned some praise but also a few critics.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for critic
reviewer
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Some reviewers recommend sizing down, but Free People Movement tends to run slightly big overall, and these pants fit consistently with the brand’s sizing.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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What People Are Saying If you’re still not sold on this dessert, our reviewers will convince you with their rave reviews.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Critic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critic. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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