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
The criticisms, the critiques, the comparisons.
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Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
This week, Drag Race heard the critiques and blew a raspberry in response.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2026
His critiques and conclusions are as edgy as a soap bubble.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Since Herson made Drifter’s Escape public, climbing forums have been abuzz with critiques and hot takes on his YDS score.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Associate head coach Orlando Antigua said Mirković often has a response ready when Illinois coaches give him critiques.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Those critiques don’t invalidate a 35-year projection.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
After several critiques by WNBA hoopers in recent seasons regarding revenue share, the league finally decided to split earnings with its players — but not at the percentage that satisfies those players.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Despite the judgments and the naysayers, these kinds of memoirs have outlasted the critiques—and prevailed.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
This week, Drag Race heard the critiques and blew a raspberry in response.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2026
His critiques and conclusions are as edgy as a soap bubble.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Since Herson made Drifter’s Escape public, climbing forums have been abuzz with critiques and hot takes on his YDS score.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Associate head coach Orlando Antigua said Mirković often has a response ready when Illinois coaches give him critiques.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Those critiques don’t invalidate a 35-year projection.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
After several critiques by WNBA hoopers in recent seasons regarding revenue share, the league finally decided to split earnings with its players — but not at the percentage that satisfies those players.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Despite the judgments and the naysayers, these kinds of memoirs have outlasted the critiques—and prevailed.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for critiques
Noun
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Thune didn't publicly address the barrage of criticisms from Johnson's membership on Friday.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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This goes beyond the confusion between antisemitism and criticisms of Israel.—
Laura Einhorn,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As cautious Luna glides into your measured 7th house, agreements, expectations, and everyday teamwork alike all benefit from honest reviews of who does what.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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Debruge, who will assume his new role on April 6, spent two decades as Variety’s chief film critic, writing over 2,000 film reviews.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Critiques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critiques. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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