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
Eventually, after Bokhari joined in the criticism and more drama unfolded, the chief relented — partially.
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Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
Tougher-than-usual nonconference schedule Dixon has taken some criticism in the past for having light nonconference schedules, but that won’t be an issue this season, as the Horned Frogs will face at least two preseason Top 25 teams before New Year’s Day.
—Steven Johnson
october 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
Benioff quickly backtracked as criticism mounted.
—Kate Rogers, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
The heat is on for Fournier, whose involvement with a political consultant representing Sheetz gas station and a controversial plan for a new Sheetz in Royal Oak, has drawn criticism.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
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Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
Tougher-than-usual nonconference schedule Dixon has taken some criticism in the past for having light nonconference schedules, but that won’t be an issue this season, as the Horned Frogs will face at least two preseason Top 25 teams before New Year’s Day.
—Steven Johnson
october 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
Benioff quickly backtracked as criticism mounted.
—Kate Rogers, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
The heat is on for Fournier, whose involvement with a political consultant representing Sheetz gas station and a controversial plan for a new Sheetz in Royal Oak, has drawn criticism.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for criticism
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Dracula is firmly of a piece with his proclivities, as a filmmaker, to offer social and political critiques issued through character studies.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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Pritam’s Partition writings offer incisive critiques of the barbarity that became life with borders but also contest notions of belonging from a feminist perspective.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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India lost its review in desperation to get Wolvaardt dismissed, and then gambled with Verma’s gentle off-breakers.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Each committee meets every three years, meaning the next contemporary era ballot review will be in December 2028.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Criticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticism. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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