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 Chinese retailer, known for its range of cheap ultra-fast-fashion clothing and criticisms of its labor and environmental practices, is nestled on the sixth floor of a more than century-old building in Paris, a city famous for high-end fashion and a recent green push.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 7 Nov. 2025
But challenges and criticisms remain, including a recent mass shooting at a homeless encampment, state and federal consent decrees and questions about police’s interaction with federal immigration enforcement.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Chmerkovskiy then also remarked on the public's criticisms about his DWTS tenure.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
The project has drawn criticisms — over the price and relative lack of transparency — from Democratic lawmakers, former White House staffers and preservation groups.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Cuomo accused Mamdani of being divisive and out of touch, citing past criticisms of various communities and law enforcement.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Ramsay might face a fine from MLS for these criticisms.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025
Her name, or criticisms, didn’t come up last night.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
Public criticisms of tanking seem to ebb and flow each year.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 7 Nov. 2025
But challenges and criticisms remain, including a recent mass shooting at a homeless encampment, state and federal consent decrees and questions about police’s interaction with federal immigration enforcement.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Chmerkovskiy then also remarked on the public's criticisms about his DWTS tenure.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
The project has drawn criticisms — over the price and relative lack of transparency — from Democratic lawmakers, former White House staffers and preservation groups.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Cuomo accused Mamdani of being divisive and out of touch, citing past criticisms of various communities and law enforcement.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Ramsay might face a fine from MLS for these criticisms.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025
Her name, or criticisms, didn’t come up last night.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
Public criticisms of tanking seem to ebb and flow each year.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criticisms
Noun
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Still, the comments caused some social media uproar, which tapped into longstanding critiques over Rosalía’s relationship with Latin music and its Afro-Carribean roots as a singer from Spain.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
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While past guest judges like former pros Cheryl Burke and Kym Johnson gave the dancers great advice and techniques in their critiques, that kind of specific feedback should be given by the judges every week, not just when a former pro returns.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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In a recent Instagram post, Kardashian laughed off negative reviews of the show, which also stars Sarah Paulson, Naomi Watts and Glenn Close, has been receiving from fans.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The applicant team planned to set aside some of the lot for public use, but as part of local planning groups’ reviews of the project, neighbors and community volunteers expressed the desire for more.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Criticisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticisms. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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