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
There is a strong belief within the club that the appointments who have attracted criticism from some supporters will go on to prove their top quality by forging strong careers at Stamford Bridge and elsewhere.
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Liam Twomey, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Perhaps with Bianco being viewed as less of a threat now, Hilton refrained from attacking the Riverside County sheriff and instead focused his criticisms on Democrats.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
The swim, revealed in government emails obtained by The Associated Press, comes to light amid criticism over Patel’s use of the FBI plane and his global travel that has blended professional responsibilities with leisure activities.
—Jim Mustian, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
He's also drawn criticism for sharing health information that experts have said is inaccurate.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 14 May 2026
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Liam Twomey, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Perhaps with Bianco being viewed as less of a threat now, Hilton refrained from attacking the Riverside County sheriff and instead focused his criticisms on Democrats.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
The swim, revealed in government emails obtained by The Associated Press, comes to light amid criticism over Patel’s use of the FBI plane and his global travel that has blended professional responsibilities with leisure activities.
—Jim Mustian, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
He's also drawn criticism for sharing health information that experts have said is inaccurate.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for criticism
Noun
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And there’s always some element of social critique in them as well.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
9 May 2026
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The strange, perfect irony of Prada 2 What makes The Devil Wears Prada 2 genuinely unusual is that the film itself is a critique of the very promise that made the original aspirational, not just a bitter statement on the current media zeitgeist but a metaphorical meditation on Hollywood’s fate.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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More than a decade ago, Isaiah Rashad received a two-word review that has followed him ever since.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The city filed a lawsuit saying the federal government failed to perform required reviews of how the project would affect the health and safety of residents and the environment.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
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“Criticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticism. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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