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
What investigators initially left out Despite criticisms that IndyStar reported previously from accusers, the law firm says no findings were left out of the final report.
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Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 24 Oct. 2025
His opponents have slammed him over his previous criticisms of the New York Police Department, but Mamdani has since emphasized his desire to work with the department.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Public criticisms of tanking seem to ebb and flow each year.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Morath’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment regarding the criticisms raised Friday.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
In response to criticisms of antisemitism in the show’s first season, all of Esther’s edges have been worn down.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2025
The announcement coincided with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s recent criticisms of Li Chenggang.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Peaceful protesting with song and dance Despite the many criticisms that anti-Trump protesters came to preach, there were displays of optimism, hope and whimsy in several cities.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 19 Oct. 2025
For her part, Kim Kardashian recently addressed criticisms over the way she's let her own daughter, 12-year-old North West, express herself through fashion and hairstyles.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2025
Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 24 Oct. 2025
His opponents have slammed him over his previous criticisms of the New York Police Department, but Mamdani has since emphasized his desire to work with the department.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Public criticisms of tanking seem to ebb and flow each year.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Morath’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment regarding the criticisms raised Friday.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
In response to criticisms of antisemitism in the show’s first season, all of Esther’s edges have been worn down.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2025
The announcement coincided with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s recent criticisms of Li Chenggang.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Peaceful protesting with song and dance Despite the many criticisms that anti-Trump protesters came to preach, there were displays of optimism, hope and whimsy in several cities.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 19 Oct. 2025
For her part, Kim Kardashian recently addressed criticisms over the way she's let her own daughter, 12-year-old North West, express herself through fashion and hairstyles.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criticisms
Noun
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Dracula is firmly of a piece with his proclivities, as a filmmaker, to offer social and political critiques issued through character studies.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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Pritam’s Partition writings offer incisive critiques of the barbarity that became life with borders but also contest notions of belonging from a feminist perspective.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As an appellate court judge, Miller reviews appeals filed by criminal defense attorneys.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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To learn more about our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Criticisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticisms. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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