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
And when receiving feedback on their performance in challenges from week to week, panel critiques frequently strayed from modeling prowess to aesthetics.
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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
Week after week, her photos and skills impressed the judges — but the critiques kept coming.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 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
Mikvah redesign Architect Joseph Kaller walked the board through the changes of the new mikvah design after hearing critiques from the Historic Preservation Board and from members of the public in December.
—Lauren Costantino
february 11, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Teigen, a former model turned TV personality, is a balancing act between the two, often giving pointed critiques.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The iconic postmodern downtown tower’s debut in the mid-1980s garnered national attention, which included some critiques for its mix of styles along with critical praise and awards.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
From the moment Bad Bunny was unveiled in September as Super Bowl halftime headliner, there were complaints about the NFL’s selection of the Puerto Rican artist, who has offered critiques of current immigration policies and whose body of work is largely sung in Spanish.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 8 Feb. 2026
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
Week after week, her photos and skills impressed the judges — but the critiques kept coming.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 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
Mikvah redesign Architect Joseph Kaller walked the board through the changes of the new mikvah design after hearing critiques from the Historic Preservation Board and from members of the public in December.
—Lauren Costantino
february 11, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Teigen, a former model turned TV personality, is a balancing act between the two, often giving pointed critiques.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The iconic postmodern downtown tower’s debut in the mid-1980s garnered national attention, which included some critiques for its mix of styles along with critical praise and awards.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
From the moment Bad Bunny was unveiled in September as Super Bowl halftime headliner, there were complaints about the NFL’s selection of the Puerto Rican artist, who has offered critiques of current immigration policies and whose body of work is largely sung in Spanish.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for critiques
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In some ways it was set up to fail from the moment those infamous quotation marks around the title were revealed; an attempt by Fennell to get ahead of the very criticisms that have been published this week.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Similar criticisms arose when the board made its last appointment — District 7 member Alex Arroyo, who in early 2025 replaced former board member Monica Silva after she was elected Kane County coroner.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Or waiting for festival reviews and audience reaction before signing.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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Ahead, read our honest reviews.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Critiques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critiques. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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