criticisms

plural of criticism
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 The criticisms reflect the deep bond that many Christians, particularly evangelicals, feel with Lewis, who promoted Christian teachings and themes through fiction and nonfiction. — ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026 What readers are saying The conversation explores a range of concerns and criticisms regarding the handling and implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in society. — Paul M. Nakasone, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026 Not a word about the criticisms of her collections, nor about the financial conditions or her departure. — Olivier Bouchara, Vanity Fair, 30 Sep. 2026 Alongside his criticisms of Britain, the Argentine president devoted some invective to the United Nations itself. — Adrienne Vogt, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026 Yet the traditions of these holidays stand alongside the criticisms, both of which allow for debate, revision of celebration, and dissemination of knowledge without tossing out holidays wholesale. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Sep. 2026 Since taking over as Fed chair in May after Trump nominated him in January, Warsh so far has not been on the receiving end of the president’s criticisms. — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026 One of the biggest criticisms of the Chiefs offense last season was that the team didn’t do enough to help Mahomes. — Jesse Newell, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 OutKick also contacted the Tucker Center and CoachingHER seeking responses to Barker's criticisms and clarification about Nike's current role in the program. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criticisms
Noun
  • Pi-o receives an unsigned postcard from the Czech Republic offering some friendly critiques.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Nixon’s critiques of Donalds extend past policy disagreements.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Picture a Sacramento employee called into a Friday afternoon meeting after years of solid reviews.
    — William Jones, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Many of the 175 findings in the report will not come as a surprise to those who have followed the flurry of lawsuits, investigative news reports and city and county after-action reviews.
    — Evan Bush, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Criticisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticisms. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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