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 move came on the heels of NFL analyst Rex Ryan's previous criticisms of Sanders’ outspoken nature.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The criticisms underscore many artists’ aversions to AI creeping into their industry.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Even setting aside its usual criticisms (antisocial, privacy-invading, a bad omen for human connection), the necklace simply didn’t work as advertised.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Part of the decline has been a backlash to Musk, whose political activities have sparked protests and criticisms in both the United States and Europe.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Those criticisms were set in even higher relief during the recent standoff between Jimmy Kimmel and ABC.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
But any of the coaching criticisms need to start with Harbaugh.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
After Kirk was shot and killed while debating onstage at a Utah college campus earlier this month, those criticisms have only become more relevant.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
Although several of its commissioners, including Ferguson, have been skeptical of big tech, their criticisms have focused on companies’ regulations of speech.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The criticisms underscore many artists’ aversions to AI creeping into their industry.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Even setting aside its usual criticisms (antisocial, privacy-invading, a bad omen for human connection), the necklace simply didn’t work as advertised.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Part of the decline has been a backlash to Musk, whose political activities have sparked protests and criticisms in both the United States and Europe.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Those criticisms were set in even higher relief during the recent standoff between Jimmy Kimmel and ABC.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
But any of the coaching criticisms need to start with Harbaugh.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
After Kirk was shot and killed while debating onstage at a Utah college campus earlier this month, those criticisms have only become more relevant.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
Although several of its commissioners, including Ferguson, have been skeptical of big tech, their criticisms have focused on companies’ regulations of speech.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criticisms
Noun
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Some speculated that Proenza had official permission to present some limited critiques, either as a damage-control exercise or as a way to displace blame onto regional officials.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Others praised Zee for keeping a cool head about unsolicited critiques.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hundreds of people have taken to social media, Reddit and Google reviews in support of the couple and their family, with many urging the company to reconsider its decision.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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As evident in her comment section, Amy tells PEOPLE the reviews for his results have been mixed.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Criticisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticisms. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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