as in criticisms
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 critiques
Still, the dog beach plan itself has drawn intrigue and critiques aplenty.
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Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
While critiques of America’s pernicious gambling culture and hypocritical application to athletes never overwhelm the story (or even develop beyond a few jabs per episode), Season 1 lays the groundwork to delve deeper later on while hitting plenty of targets here and now.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Feb. 2026
In 2020, the organization reworked its nomination process and expanded membership to underrepresented groups in an effort to amend these critiques, but has continued to face backlash.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
If someone else at home feels rattled, hear them out — their critiques could make your ideas even better.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
The format features up-and-coming comedians performing one-minute sets followed by on-the-spot critiques by Hinchcliffe and his guests of the week.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
And when receiving feedback on their performance in challenges from week to week, panel critiques frequently strayed from modeling prowess to aesthetics.
—Hunter Lacey, Allure, 16 Feb. 2026
While some literary purists have panned Fennell and Robbie (who produced the film) for smut-ifying an icon of the American bookshelf, their critiques haven't seemed to sway audiences.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
The critiques were heard, Murphy told Newsom; Pidgeon, a brunette then wearing a wig, was ultimately forced to bleach.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
While critiques of America’s pernicious gambling culture and hypocritical application to athletes never overwhelm the story (or even develop beyond a few jabs per episode), Season 1 lays the groundwork to delve deeper later on while hitting plenty of targets here and now.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Feb. 2026
In 2020, the organization reworked its nomination process and expanded membership to underrepresented groups in an effort to amend these critiques, but has continued to face backlash.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
If someone else at home feels rattled, hear them out — their critiques could make your ideas even better.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
The format features up-and-coming comedians performing one-minute sets followed by on-the-spot critiques by Hinchcliffe and his guests of the week.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
And when receiving feedback on their performance in challenges from week to week, panel critiques frequently strayed from modeling prowess to aesthetics.
—Hunter Lacey, Allure, 16 Feb. 2026
While some literary purists have panned Fennell and Robbie (who produced the film) for smut-ifying an icon of the American bookshelf, their critiques haven't seemed to sway audiences.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
The critiques were heard, Murphy told Newsom; Pidgeon, a brunette then wearing a wig, was ultimately forced to bleach.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for critiques
Noun
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Those criticisms waned over time, as Jackson’s work helped better the lives of Americans across the country.—
The Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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In China, fans have no qualms about her dual identity – even celebrating her two silver medals this week and defending her against any criticisms for missing out on gold.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Some planners offer quarterly reviews, others meet annually.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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For months after the cease-and-desist order, patients continued to complain online in social media chat groups, Yelp reviews and Instagram posts of new injuries from procedures at Tonya Beauty.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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