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
In the early days of the war, Pezeshkian issued public apologies to neighboring countries for strikes launched against them – drawing even sharper criticism from hard-liners.
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Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
But the changes and the downturn in arrests have drawn criticism from some fervent Trump supporters.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Pulte’s lack of experience in intelligence has drawn criticism from Democrats, along with some GOP lawmakers.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 June 2026
The union also started to amplify Mexican Americans’ longstanding criticism against Coors’s hiring practices.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 12 June 2026
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Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
But the changes and the downturn in arrests have drawn criticism from some fervent Trump supporters.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Pulte’s lack of experience in intelligence has drawn criticism from Democrats, along with some GOP lawmakers.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 June 2026
The union also started to amplify Mexican Americans’ longstanding criticism against Coors’s hiring practices.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for criticism
Noun
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The tree of critique must be refreshed with new blood.—
Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
14 June 2026
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The critique came in what was supposed to be a confidential memo to Marty Ryan, the show’s executive producer at the time.—
Mark Kennedy,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
Noun
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The bot can make recommendations based on your past orders and reviews on social media.—
Dave Lozo,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Since taking the reins at the RSN in October 2024, Wisnia has done his bit to boost in-game deliveries—the Red Sox closed out last season up 46% in average household ratings—while spearheading an efficiency review that gave way to the relaunch of NESN’s direct-to-consumer service.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2026
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“Criticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticism. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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