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What’s the difference between criticism and critique? There’s some overlap in meaning, but they’re not the same in every situation. Criticism is most often used broadly to refer to the act of negatively criticizing someone or something (“I’m more interested in encouragement right now than criticism”) or a remark or comment that expresses disapproval (“She shared a minor criticism about the design”), while critique is a more formal word for a carefully expressed judgment, opinion, or evaluation of both the good and bad qualities of something—for example, books or movies. Thus, a critic can write a critique that may be full of criticism.
Examples of critique in a Sentence
Chris Feil, Vulture, 23 May 2025
From critiques about her outfits to rave reviews about her lip tints and even comparisons to her husband’s former girlfriends, Hailey is frequently being discussed by admirers and internet trolls alike.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 22 May 2025
Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 10 contestant Phoenix's drama with Ice Spice must've stirred too much after the season 3 queen clapped back against the guest judge's Main Stage critiques about her icon status, but the Drag Race OG hopes the rapper isn't too shaken in the aftermath.
—Joey Nolfi Published, EW.com, 17 May 2025
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“Critique.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/critique. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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