Synonyms of critique

critique

noun

krə-ˈtēk 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• criticism
• review
• analysis
• notice
• examination
• editorial
• study
• evaluation
• commentary
• examen
• appraisal
• assessment
• survey
• opinion
• column
• punditry
• outline

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of critique

Questions about Arday’s qualifications were raised publicly last month by Nathan Cofnas, a one-time Cambridge philosophy researcher who left the university after his critique of diversity, equity and inclusion programs sparked widespread protests. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

Plagiarism investigation Questions about Arday’s qualifications were raised publicly last month by Nathan Cofnas, a onetime Cambridge philosophy researcher who left the university after his critique of DEI programs sparked widespread protests. — Sylvia Hui, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

While the majority of comments on the sultry Instagram post were positive, Fox also reacted to a negative critique. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026

Featuring tons of interviews from whistleblowers and ex-employees, this is a withering critique of capitalism that needs to be seen. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026

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