as in critiques
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 criticisms
And Rubio’s diplomacy with the pope could fade, should Trump take to Truth Social later this week with more criticisms.
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Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
Gunty defended his company in a 90-minute interview with USA TODAY, dismissing many criticisms as coming from a vocal minority of customers.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 May 2026
And even as China has been restrained in its criticisms of the US during this conflict, it’s long maintained that the war is Washington’s mess to fix.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Those close to the player reject the criticisms.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 5 May 2026
The criticisms got more outsiders to descend.
—Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Faced with these criticisms, SEJ affirmed its commitment to ethical journalism centered on objectivity and balanced news reporting.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
After Democrat Eric Swalwell dropped out of the race and Xavier Becerra became a surprise contender, Lee began retweeting criticisms of the former California attorney general, several of which focused on a $39,200 donation Becerra’s campaign received last summer from the oil company Chevron.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
At one point, Bradby asked Kate if criticisms of her work ethic were hurtful.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
Gunty defended his company in a 90-minute interview with USA TODAY, dismissing many criticisms as coming from a vocal minority of customers.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 May 2026
And even as China has been restrained in its criticisms of the US during this conflict, it’s long maintained that the war is Washington’s mess to fix.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Those close to the player reject the criticisms.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 5 May 2026
The criticisms got more outsiders to descend.
—Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Faced with these criticisms, SEJ affirmed its commitment to ethical journalism centered on objectivity and balanced news reporting.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
After Democrat Eric Swalwell dropped out of the race and Xavier Becerra became a surprise contender, Lee began retweeting criticisms of the former California attorney general, several of which focused on a $39,200 donation Becerra’s campaign received last summer from the oil company Chevron.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
At one point, Bradby asked Kate if criticisms of her work ethic were hurtful.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criticisms
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With presidential critiques, a war of attrition on late-night TV and the mile-a-minute media cycle of 2026, what place does political comedy have in our modern world?—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Smith’s book doesn’t take on the more scathing critiques of contemporary art, such as Scruton’s.—
Luis Parrales,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
7 May 2026
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Some reviews of individual projects have now gone over six months, according to a letter ACP wrote to the Pentagon asking about the delays, which was shared with CNN.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Criticisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticisms. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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