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 The announcement was flooded with critiques and the Mets’ post announcing the partnership on X was deleted and reposted multiple times. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026 Its bankruptcy filings, which were picked through by 404 Media, encapsulate the critiques of the AI industry’s model. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 14 Oct. 2026 These problems are showing even as some of Kennedy’s ideas, including his critiques of the American food supply and corporate influence, continue to have widespread appeal. — Isabella Cueto, STAT, 9 Oct. 2026 Pi-o receives an unsigned postcard from the Czech Republic offering some friendly critiques. — Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026 Nixon’s critiques of Donalds extend past policy disagreements. — Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026 Some prominent head coaches are now following his game-management critiques and outside-the-box ideas. — Jason Kirk, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 The two Democrats have traded critiques throughout the campaign. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for critiques
Noun
  • The government efforts to make sure that male royals are producing male emperors have triggered criticisms.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • If the report is so defective that nobody should rely on it, release it alongside the state’s criticisms and let lawmakers, journalists, insurance experts and Floridians examine both.
    — Matthew T. Christ, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
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  • These crowdsourced reviews focus on taste, texture and value rather than price alone, which gives shoppers a trusted way to vet an unfamiliar grocery product before buying it.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Research a potential lender's track record — its Better Business Bureau rating and customer reviews can give you a sense of how a lender handles applications, payments and problems that arise after borrowing.
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

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“Critiques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critiques. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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