critic
noun
a person who judges, evaluates, or criticizes.
critics
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pluralof critic.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Two of Musk’s most incisive critics, his ex-wife Justine Musk and former right-wing influencer Ashley St. Clair, describe him as a gaslighter and a nuke, respectively.
From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026
It's a contrast to Resident Evil, released last month, which was almost universally praised by critics and hit $300m at the global box office four weeks after release.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
Often, say critics, the response has fallen short.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Still, theater critics zinging Zacharia’s lack of polish are missing the point.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026
Such critics also pointed out that, thanks to the commercialization of Everest, the once hallowed peak has now even been dragged into the swamp of American jurisprudence.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
