as in review
a usually critical look at a past event
teachers are undertaking a reappraisal of the current grading system, as the consensus is that A's have been given out too easily of late
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Recent Examples of reappraisal
Arlington has also faced a $20 million budget shortfall, which Ross said was brought on by changes to the Tarrant Appraisal District’s reappraisal process.
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Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 May 2026
For founding members Amelia Fletcher and Rob Pursey, the reappraisal of this material was an opportunity to fly the Heavenly banner once again, reforming to play live for a new generation of fans and to start work on their first album in 30 years.
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Jude Noel,
Pitchfork,
4 Mar. 2026
And when revelations from the journal of the late neurologist/author Oliver Sacks were used in a reappraisal of his work in a recent New Yorker.
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Literary Hub,
4 Mar. 2026
Renfrew provides residential and outpatient therapy — a reappraisal board has helpful reminders for patients.
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Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 May 2026
For founding members Amelia Fletcher and Rob Pursey, the reappraisal of this material was an opportunity to fly the Heavenly banner once again, reforming to play live for a new generation of fans and to start work on their first album in 30 years.
—
Jude Noel,
Pitchfork,
4 Mar. 2026
And when revelations from the journal of the late neurologist/author Oliver Sacks were used in a reappraisal of his work in a recent New Yorker.
—
Literary Hub,
4 Mar. 2026
Renfrew provides residential and outpatient therapy — a reappraisal board has helpful reminders for patients.
—
Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reappraisal
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Placer Superior Court Judge Eugene Gini granted the request and postponed the bail review hearing until next Monday.
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Then, during extra time, Germany briefly took a 2-1 lead that was taken off the board because of a VAR review that determined a foul occurred before the go-ahead score.
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In retrospect, this sounds like foreshadowing … or at least a good omen.
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What created the album’s alchemy is more obvious in retrospect.
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However, in a recent court filing, Larimer County District Attorney Gordon McLaughlin's office moved to dismiss the arson charge after a reexamination of the evidence.
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In some cases, such a reexamination appears to be already underway, said Paul Sanford, director of policy analysis at The Wilderness Society.
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The reconsideration comes just five days after the proposal failed in a tie vote.
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That wider reconsideration of refuges was implied by Brian Nesvik, the director of the Fish & Wildlife Service in statements to Outdoor Life in January.
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Presidential legacy in the United States is no longer defined solely through retrospection and archival preservation.
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Frisell will turn 75 on March 18, midway through his current tour, and retrospection is a constant throughout In My Dreams.
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“Reappraisal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reappraisal. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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