newspaper critic
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- noun
- /ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpər ˈkrɪtɪk/
- Literature
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crítico de periódico
- The newspaper critic reviewed the latest novel and praised its captivating storyline.
- newspaper critics say
Examples
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An artist whom no newspaper critic in 2004 knew about, or bothered to write about, may turn out to be the crucial one, the artist who shapes the future.
Academic text (2004) -
Every major newspaper critic in New York is here, Marc.
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As he goes on, Hazlitt's preface begins to sound somewhat like a defense of his art, as he continues to argue that "I never understood that the applauded actor thought himself personally obliged to the newspaper critic; the latter was merely supposed to do his duty."
Academic text (2009) -
We want a numerical value about what to expect from a movie, and we don't want opinions. My local newspaper critic is disliked and criticized by my friends when she gives a movie they're anticipating a poor score, but no one ever suggests Rotten Tomatoes is any less trustworthy because it is rating a film at 13%.
Blog text (9) -
After the performance, the local newspaper critic published a glowing review in the Arts section.
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As a respected newspaper critic, she often influences public opinion on the newest art exhibits.
Synonyms
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3.2
A person who gives opinions about art, books, films, or music, often as a job
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A person who reads and checks the quality of a paper, proposal, or code
How Critical
- Formal
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- Literature
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- Literature
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- Literature
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and transparently derived from combining 'newspaper' (the medium) with 'critic' (a person who issues published opinions). This straightforward noun–noun compounding follows common compositional patterns found across many languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the MWE meaning.
Etymology
Newspaper critic comes from the simple image of a person who writes in a newspaper and judges plays, books, or films as a critic. That's why it means 'a person who writes reviews for a newspaper'.