as in critique
an essay evaluating or analyzing something
every criticism of the movie has noted that there are major holes in its plot
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Recent Examples of criticism
Senators had previously allowed suits claiming up to $500,000 in damages in an earlier funding bill, but the provision drew sharp criticism.
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Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
But Taylor’s remarks quickly drew criticism from civil liberties advocates and media scholars, who said his comments risked undermining public safety and the public’s right to document police activity.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
This story has been updated to better reflect criticisms of Waymo’s data practices.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Even during his lifetime, Washington faced criticism for holding slaves.
—John Garrison Marks, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
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Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
But Taylor’s remarks quickly drew criticism from civil liberties advocates and media scholars, who said his comments risked undermining public safety and the public’s right to document police activity.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
This story has been updated to better reflect criticisms of Waymo’s data practices.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Even during his lifetime, Washington faced criticism for holding slaves.
—John Garrison Marks, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for criticism
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Jafar Panahi’s Palme d’Or-winning thriller possesses a withering critique of the cruelty and corruption of an authoritarian regime, combined with a blistering sense of humor.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Or — another critique that persists to this day — downtown is too empty.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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Overall, these joint safety reviews demonstrate how international collaboration can help prepare regulators and developers for the deployment of SMRs.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Jan. 2026
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Board member Chris Fons proposed that the board direct Cassellius to build a budget with full inflationary raises, no cuts to health care, and a review of district contracts to find areas for savings.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Criticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticism. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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