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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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Zeke Miller, Fortune, 30 Apr. 2024
The final task is to cook a three-course meal for critics and family.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Apr. 2024
The latest critic of the myriad of EU regulations is Börje Ekholm, president and CEO of Swedish telecom and equipment company Ericsson.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 30 Apr. 2024
Well, the national entertainment critic has struck again: • Jeff Jacoby, the longtime conservative columnist at the Boston Globe, has written about William F. Buckley Jr.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 29 Apr. 2024
Kratom products have gone unregulated in California, unnerving both fans and critics.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2024
Edward Segarra Everybody’s a critic, but Sydney Sweeney is biting back.
—USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
The limited series starring Jesse Eisenberg, Claire Danes, Lizzy Caplan and Adam Brody is certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with an 87 percent score among critics and an 80 percent rating with viewers.
—Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024
The show has also proven to be popular with critics, holding a 94% critical approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 18 Apr. 2024
Noun
Some critics argue the DEA shouldn’t change course on marijuana, saying rescheduling isn’t necessary and could lead to harmful side effects.
—Zeke Miller, Fortune, 30 Apr. 2024
The final task is to cook a three-course meal for critics and family.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Apr. 2024
The latest critic of the myriad of EU regulations is Börje Ekholm, president and CEO of Swedish telecom and equipment company Ericsson.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 30 Apr. 2024
Well, the national entertainment critic has struck again: • Jeff Jacoby, the longtime conservative columnist at the Boston Globe, has written about William F. Buckley Jr.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 29 Apr. 2024
Kratom products have gone unregulated in California, unnerving both fans and critics.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2024
Edward Segarra Everybody’s a critic, but Sydney Sweeney is biting back.
—USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
The limited series starring Jesse Eisenberg, Claire Danes, Lizzy Caplan and Adam Brody is certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with an 87 percent score among critics and an 80 percent rating with viewers.
—Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024
The show has also proven to be popular with critics, holding a 94% critical approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 18 Apr. 2024
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“Critic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/critic. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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