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
Asked about Newsom’s criticisms, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent went full Don Rickles.
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Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
When asked about Camarda’s criticisms of the CIT, Olivas acknowledged that no computer modeling program is completely accurate.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
Advertisement Indeed, few of today’s comments about Washington and slavery are more vitriolic than the criticisms levied by his nineteenth-century critics.
—John Garrison Marks, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
This story has been updated to better reflect criticisms of Waymo’s data practices.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Those criticisms were echoed in August by Attorney General Gentner Drummond, who chastised Oklahoma Insurance Department Commissioner Glen Mulready for failing to take action.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 22 Jan. 2026
This is further reflected in Kennedy's criticisms of seed oils in favor of beef tallow, an old-fashioned fat that has been making a comeback.
—Tania Fabo, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
The CEOs pushed back on the criticisms, saying rising premiums reflect higher costs elsewhere in the health care system.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 22 Jan. 2026
Rady declined Tuesday evening to respond to those criticisms, indicating in an email that its statement is all that the hospital intends to say about gender-affirming care at this time.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
When asked about Camarda’s criticisms of the CIT, Olivas acknowledged that no computer modeling program is completely accurate.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
Advertisement Indeed, few of today’s comments about Washington and slavery are more vitriolic than the criticisms levied by his nineteenth-century critics.
—John Garrison Marks, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
This story has been updated to better reflect criticisms of Waymo’s data practices.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Those criticisms were echoed in August by Attorney General Gentner Drummond, who chastised Oklahoma Insurance Department Commissioner Glen Mulready for failing to take action.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 22 Jan. 2026
This is further reflected in Kennedy's criticisms of seed oils in favor of beef tallow, an old-fashioned fat that has been making a comeback.
—Tania Fabo, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
The CEOs pushed back on the criticisms, saying rising premiums reflect higher costs elsewhere in the health care system.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 22 Jan. 2026
Rady declined Tuesday evening to respond to those criticisms, indicating in an email that its statement is all that the hospital intends to say about gender-affirming care at this time.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criticisms
Noun
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The three critiques, however, can guide us toward a more nuanced vision of merit.—
Kenji Yoshino,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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For instance, the show’s portrayal of larger-bodied characters falters, particularly given that body shame is one of its central critiques.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Her director communicated Amber’s results to senior management and took the credit, giving Amber lackluster performance reviews to keep her from being promoted off the team.—
Chris Lipp,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Brought to you by Book Marks, Lit Hub’s home for book reviews.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Criticisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticisms. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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