critics

noun

plural of critic
1
as in criticizers
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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2
as in reviewers
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 critics But most of Israel’s political leaders — even critics of Netanyahu — support the growth of existing settlements and are opposed to Palestinian statehood. — Joseph Krauss, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026 However, critics argue this lack of transparency could diminish scientific peer review, increase opacity, and potentially open the door to political influence over funding decisions, rather than merit. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Some critics worry the country is rushing to deploy risky and unnecessary new technology at a time when wind, solar and battery power are increasingly affordable and reliable. — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026 The film got rave reviews, with a 91% Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score, and was undoubtedly enjoyed by many fans. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026 Abdul el Sayed, who won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, has rejected the socialists and communist labels critics have attached to him. — Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 9 Aug. 2026 Police critics speak less glowingly about the possible end to oversight, noting that police still have not identified a homeless man killed by officers on July 13. — Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026 His critics seized on the decision as an example of financial mismanagement, although the building was used as collateral under former party chairs as well. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
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reviewers
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  • Most reviewers felt that these helped with their children’s digestive issues, and the bottle contains a one-month supply of daily supplements.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • This boom coincides with the rise of travel influencers and reviewers, whose detailed video content attracts millions of views and shapes consumer decisions.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
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