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
Mears, who stepped into the prosecutor role in 2019, has long been the target of criticisms from Republicans who accused him of failing to seek tougher sentences for violent criminals.
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Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 5 June 2026
There are valid criticisms surrounding the true crime genre, including accusations that the medium has become sensational and exploitative.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
Key criticisms of California’s high-speed rail project The project continues to face scrutiny over rising costs, delays and funding gaps.
—James Ward, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Over the last few years, Victoria’s Secret has faced a range of savvy, upstart competitors, shifting views over beauty standards and criticisms over perpetuating unrealistic stereotypes, particularly through its models.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Until these vexing unknowns are figured out, AI for mental health will be in an uneasy position and subject to strident criticisms and concerns.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In an interview with The Times, Delrahim responded to concerns and criticisms.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Those less satisfied with the ending directed many of their criticisms at Euphoria showrunner Sam Levinson.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2026
One of the main criticisms lobbed at DeGette in the primary campaign so far has focused on the number of her bills that have become law.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 5 June 2026
There are valid criticisms surrounding the true crime genre, including accusations that the medium has become sensational and exploitative.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
Key criticisms of California’s high-speed rail project The project continues to face scrutiny over rising costs, delays and funding gaps.
—James Ward, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Over the last few years, Victoria’s Secret has faced a range of savvy, upstart competitors, shifting views over beauty standards and criticisms over perpetuating unrealistic stereotypes, particularly through its models.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Until these vexing unknowns are figured out, AI for mental health will be in an uneasy position and subject to strident criticisms and concerns.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In an interview with The Times, Delrahim responded to concerns and criticisms.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Those less satisfied with the ending directed many of their criticisms at Euphoria showrunner Sam Levinson.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2026
One of the main criticisms lobbed at DeGette in the primary campaign so far has focused on the number of her bills that have become law.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criticisms
Noun
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During the four-month primary campaign, Raman offered withering critiques of Bass’ first term, saying the mayor failed to act with urgency on homelessness, apartment construction, street repairs and the exodus of entertainment jobs from the region.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Contrary to their largely fiscal conservative rhetoric and critiques of universities as overly woke and elitist, Republicans generally sponsor earmarks with gusto across the board, including for colleges and universities.—
Heather McCambly,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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Additionally, our team dug into customer reviews and referenced forums of public discussion like Reddit to identify the exact activewear labels women can’t stop talking about right now (and find out why).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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The page also features reviews from runners who have folded the device into their routines.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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“Criticisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticisms. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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