critic
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
It’s Didion’s ability to undermine — to slip a blade between the ribs — in a single sentence that has always thrilled the critic in me.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Or is it simply about “trauma and the mysterious workings of the unconscious,” as New York Times critic Beatrice Loayza says?
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
Our critic said that in it influencer culture “is satirized with savage wit.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Spielberg appeared at the event hosted by BBC Radio 1's film critic Ali Plumb at The Devonshire in Soho on Friday.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
"I am anxious to see it," the critic said.
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
Vocabulary lists containing critic
Talk Like Shakespeare Day, List 7
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
This Week In Words: Current Events Vocab for March 6–12, 2021
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"Should Dodge Ball Be Banned in Schools?"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
