Synonyms of scrutiny

scrutiny

noun

ˈskrü-tə-nē 

1

as in inspection

a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition

his performance on the football field is seemingly unaffected by the media's intense scrutiny of his tumultuous personal life

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inspection
• examination
• audit
• survey
• scan
• review
• investigation
• view
• analysis
• checkup
• check
• going-over
• research
• look-see
• study
• dissection
• exploration
• inquisition
• probe
• interrogation
• deconstruction
• observation
• perusal
• surveillance
• assay
• reinspection
• close-up
• recheck
• resurvey
• once-over
• trial run
• watch
• checkout
• test-drive

2

as in gaze

a fixed intent look

began to squirm under the penetrating scrutiny of the judge

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gaze
• stare
• eye
• glare
• attention
• regard
• aspect
• gape
• observation
• examination
• inspection
• fixation
• surveillance
• contemplation
• study
• survey
• glower
• observance
• perusal
• watch

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• glance
• glimpse
• sight
• peek
• peep
• flash
• blink
• stime
• scan
• browse
• ogle
• oeillade

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of scrutiny

Throughout all the overseas regulatory scrutiny, Paramount’s arguably biggest compromise abroad was to exit a distribution joint venture with Universal in order to win European Union approval. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026

This comes after scrutiny about the playing surface from soccer players for Flemengo, the Brazil soccer league team that uses the stadium for home games. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026

Cyber researchers broke into OpenAI using its key rival Anthropic’s software, highlighting vulnerabilities in the ChatGPT maker’s security as leading AI companies face mounting scrutiny over safety. — Cristina Criddle, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2026

The networks do not submit their ad rates to public scrutiny, but these figures represent the most concise means of assessing the ratings projections for the 2026-27 season. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026