skeptic
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Thus in 1776, even Thomas Paine, a religious skeptic, drew from the Bible to make his famous case for American Independence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
Evy is the show’s skeptic, able to use logic to refute every Creepypasta-lite story or folktale they come across on the show.
From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026
Topol, who has written extensively about advanced technology in medicine, is nothing like an AI skeptic.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
Famed for predicting the housing market crash and a vocal skeptic of the AI boom, Michael Burry is now invoking one of the world’s most famous investors to add gravitas to his argument.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 12, 2026
One skeptic suggested that authors’ descendants be allowed to sue mediums for signing their relative’s famous names to such dreadful new writing.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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