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
Watching Succession as a cautionary tale Some of the critiques come from Edelman’s three daughters — Margot, Tory, and Amanda — who all work in the family firm and sit on its board.
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Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Unlike previous popes who offered more general critiques of political and economic systems along with cultural and social values, Leo is being specific.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
Being too pointed with your critiques will put you on the fast track to social isolation!
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2026
These critiques are often described as efforts to get government off the backs of the people.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
All the intricate meetings and rolling knolls, all the reliable critiques of the kids today, have left this former student in the ranking spirit.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
The jibes will likely keep coming even though the critiques are unfair and far from the truth, said RUSI's Rowlands, who was a captain in the Royal Navy.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Make sure everyone knows that this is meant for fun, not serious critiques.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Sandro Castro said his videos and critiques of the system have led to Cuban State Security calling him in for questioning.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Unlike previous popes who offered more general critiques of political and economic systems along with cultural and social values, Leo is being specific.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
Being too pointed with your critiques will put you on the fast track to social isolation!
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2026
These critiques are often described as efforts to get government off the backs of the people.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
All the intricate meetings and rolling knolls, all the reliable critiques of the kids today, have left this former student in the ranking spirit.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
The jibes will likely keep coming even though the critiques are unfair and far from the truth, said RUSI's Rowlands, who was a captain in the Royal Navy.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Make sure everyone knows that this is meant for fun, not serious critiques.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Sandro Castro said his videos and critiques of the system have led to Cuban State Security calling him in for questioning.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for critiques
Noun
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The latest disagreement comes as Democratic politicians nationwide try to navigate growing criticisms from their own voters about American support for Israel.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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The algorithm funnelled me into accounts that were making hard, scathing criticisms of Judaism as an organized religion.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Vacation bottled up the cult-favorite scent of their body SPF into a best-selling airy eau de toilette—and best-selling isn’t an understatement, with 38K glowing Amazon reviews.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
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These slip-ons have more than 1,700 five-star reviews—with many shoppers praising them for their surprising amount of arch support.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Critiques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critiques. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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