1
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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Noun (1)
the president's hard-core critics are going to attack him no matter what he does
the restaurant critic said that the fries at that fast-food outlet were the worst she'd ever eaten
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Oct. 2025
The record received near-universal praise, with many critics and peers calling it the best hip-hop release of the year.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Senator Rand Paul, a libertarian Republican from Kentucky, has emerged as a consistent critic of the campaign.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
Those are basically two of the best tours of all time, and critics often compared Dylan’s tour to them unfavorably.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Rock has become a tirelessly vocal critic of many aspects of the pandemic, especially vaccine and mask mandates.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Oct. 2025
The record received near-universal praise, with many critics and peers calling it the best hip-hop release of the year.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Senator Rand Paul, a libertarian Republican from Kentucky, has emerged as a consistent critic of the campaign.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
Those are basically two of the best tours of all time, and critics often compared Dylan’s tour to them unfavorably.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
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“Critic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/critic. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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