as in criticism
an essay evaluating or analyzing something
in a critique of the retrospective, the reviewer faulted it for not including more of the painter's mature works
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Recent Examples of critique
But as the Super Bowl draws near, many in the GOP have kept up their Bad Bunny critiques.
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Steven Sloan, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
The Polish team replied with new critiques of the Croatians’ research.
—Sara Talpos — Undark, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026
The coarse language came after Kidd was asked to respond to early season critiques of Mavs rookie Cooper Flagg playing point guard, which some felt would hinder his development.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Feb. 2026
Has advertising now become so savvy as to short-circuit avant-gardist critique in advance?
—Michael Cowan, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
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Steven Sloan, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
The Polish team replied with new critiques of the Croatians’ research.
—Sara Talpos — Undark, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026
The coarse language came after Kidd was asked to respond to early season critiques of Mavs rookie Cooper Flagg playing point guard, which some felt would hinder his development.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Feb. 2026
Has advertising now become so savvy as to short-circuit avant-gardist critique in advance?
—Michael Cowan, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for critique
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China’s Hong Kong and Macau affairs office issued a scathing criticism of the Panama Supreme Court’s ruling that CK Hutchison’s contract to operate two Panama Canal-adjacent ports is unconstitutional—further ramping up international rhetoric surrounding the future of the gateways.—
Sourcing Journal,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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Louvre Museum tightens security measures News of the robbery shocked the world and sparked criticism over the museum's inadequate security and crumbling infrastructure.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Backed by hundreds of five-star reviews, this fun pair is a no-brainer at 43% off, and comes in Ugg’s iconic chestnut shade as well as a cool hickory hue.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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The menu was also shaped by years of reviews and critiques from customers, Williams said.—
Timia Cobb
Breaking News Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Critique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critique. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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