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
Berry, 59, opened up about her decision in a recent interview with The Cut, where the actress also discussed her film Crime 101, menopause, and her criticisms of California Governor Gavin Newsom.
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Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
The governor has increased her actions against and criticisms of ICE ever since launching her reelection campaign in January.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
But Rousseau became famous for his criticisms of the individualistic civil society born out of their thought.
—Kenneth Andrew Andres Leonardo, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
The administration removed Bovino from his leading role after federal officers in Minneapolis fatally shot 37-year-old mother Renee Good and 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti on different days, leading to nationwide demonstrations and criticisms of Homeland Security’s use-of-force policies.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Colossal dismisses the criticisms of its efforts to revive extinct species.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 4 Mar. 2026
Newsom, though, recently drew criticisms from some in the LGBTQ+ community.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
These criticisms have been echoed by his critics on the right-wing, who have decried the British government’s response to Iranian counterattacks across the Middle East as sluggish and meandering.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 4 Mar. 2026
The administration removed Bovino from his leading role after federal officers in Minneapolis fatally shot 37-year-old mother Renee Good and 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti on different days, leading to nationwide demonstrations and criticisms of Homeland Security's use-of-force policies.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
The governor has increased her actions against and criticisms of ICE ever since launching her reelection campaign in January.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
But Rousseau became famous for his criticisms of the individualistic civil society born out of their thought.
—Kenneth Andrew Andres Leonardo, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
The administration removed Bovino from his leading role after federal officers in Minneapolis fatally shot 37-year-old mother Renee Good and 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti on different days, leading to nationwide demonstrations and criticisms of Homeland Security’s use-of-force policies.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Colossal dismisses the criticisms of its efforts to revive extinct species.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 4 Mar. 2026
Newsom, though, recently drew criticisms from some in the LGBTQ+ community.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
These criticisms have been echoed by his critics on the right-wing, who have decried the British government’s response to Iranian counterattacks across the Middle East as sluggish and meandering.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 4 Mar. 2026
The administration removed Bovino from his leading role after federal officers in Minneapolis fatally shot 37-year-old mother Renee Good and 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti on different days, leading to nationwide demonstrations and criticisms of Homeland Security's use-of-force policies.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criticisms
Noun
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Despite the judgments and the naysayers, these kinds of memoirs have outlasted the critiques—and prevailed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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Now, some are latching onto the wave of anti-OpenAI sentiment to voice broader critiques of the company.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Brought to you by Book Marks, Lit Hub’s home for book reviews.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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Want to stay up to date on IndieWire’s film reviews and critical thoughts?—
Miriam Balanescu,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Criticisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticisms. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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