criticisms

plural of criticism
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 While fending off criticisms over his handling of the bridge, McKee has gone on the attack, accusing Foulkes as an out-of-touch corporate executive trying to buy her way into the election. ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026 The right can’t stop talking about his sharp criticisms of MAGA leadership, disdain for US foreign policy, and his pro-Palestinian stance. Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Among the targets of those criticisms was the process in which the contract for Flock was approved, which does not require the typical bidding process the city undertakes. David Clarey, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2026 Primetime director Lance Oppenheim has responded to Chris Hansen’s various criticisms of the upcoming film. Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026 Related Articles The cancelation came just a few days after the New York Times published a report detailing those criticisms, which had been largely waged in emails to curators and leadership at the Met. Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Former Vice President Kamala Harris shares some of your criticisms, clearly. NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026 The prolific musician, actor and philanthropist, who died on Tuesday at 80 years old, always had a tongue-in-cheek response to criticisms about her larger-than-life sense of style. Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 Towers said critics like Terplan and Jones were not in a position to know what was happening in the clinic or with his research, and their criticisms are purely speculative. Amy Yurkanin, ProPublica, 24 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criticisms
Noun
  • Beyond just seeing him as an outsider, the loudest critiques of Cenat’s foray into fashion seem to be wrapped up in a broader disdain for streamer culture writ large.
    Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Most of the critiques had nothing to do with his talent or skill.
    Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • But the drivers’ vital signs are not monitored on track, and some of the available cooling equipment receives mixed reviews from drivers and experts.
    Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Skeptics warn that fast-tracking unconventional technology through safety reviews is an unwise risk.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026

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“Criticisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticisms. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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