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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Despite the criticism, Baier would like for Harris to join him for another interview.
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
Fair refers to lawful copyright of others’ works, such as for news reporting, parody or criticism.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2024
In veiled criticism on Thursday, the European Union’s chief diplomat Josep Borrell said that too many people could die in that time.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
Being there again, even with all these criticisms, felt deeply satisfying.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
Fair refers to lawful copyright of others’ works, such as for news reporting, parody or criticism.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2024
In veiled criticism on Thursday, the European Union’s chief diplomat Josep Borrell said that too many people could die in that time.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
Being there again, even with all these criticisms, felt deeply satisfying.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Criticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticism. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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