skeptic
noun
a person who questions the validity or authenticity of something purporting to be factual.
skeptics
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pluralof skeptic.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Proponents argue that it gives them sophisticated analysis that would otherwise only be available to professionals, although skeptics worry that AI’s growing use in investing could put less-experienced investors in financial danger.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
While the magazine’s monthly circulation eventually topped 500,000, it also fueled skeptics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
As a result, America’s financial institutions, with the exception of a few major skeptics, have found themselves as AI’s biggest cheerleaders in a capacity that extends beyond IPO road shows.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
I’ll give the skeptics their due, because private-equity data don’t paint a pretty picture.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
Two thousand souls, believers and skeptics in roughly equal numbers, anxiously waited to hear from Maggie Fox.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
