critiques

plural of critique
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 His father won't be around for tips and critiques, but Bronny is ready to figure out some things on his own — and with ample help from his teammates and coaches, of course. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 In 2001, in response to such critiques, the Smithsonian convened a blue-ribbon commission of historians and others led by Richard Darman, a former top aide in Republican White Houses. — Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 24 Sep. 2026 Felton, like Saputra, regularly hands out experimental dishes to dedicated regulars in exchange for uncensored critiques. — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Abby is introduced as Lizzie’s cruel stepmother, whose constant critiques and belittling remarks push her to do the unthinkable. — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026 Relaunched in July, the redesign took some of the internet's critiques into consideration, aiming to make the bag roomier, easier to pack, and more comfortable to carry. — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026 The two Democrats have exchanged a flurry of critiques throughout the campaign. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026 The controversy spawned books with subtitles such as An American Travesty, and Fallacies, Omissions, and Contradictions in the Hemings Genealogical Search, which expanded on critiques of the genetic study and the historical data. — Andrew Lawler, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2026 The first hour wasn’t even over, and De Laurentiis was already the fourth person to cry on stage, after Miller, Inaba, and Ribeiro during different critiques. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2026
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Noun
  • The criticisms reflect the deep bond that many Christians, particularly evangelicals, feel with Lewis, who promoted Christian teachings and themes through fiction and nonfiction.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
  • What readers are saying The conversation explores a range of concerns and criticisms regarding the handling and implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in society.
    — Paul M. Nakasone, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Picture a Sacramento employee called into a Friday afternoon meeting after years of solid reviews.
    — William Jones, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Many of the 175 findings in the report will not come as a surprise to those who have followed the flurry of lawsuits, investigative news reports and city and county after-action reviews.
    — Evan Bush, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Critiques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critiques. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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