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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
Despite the judgments and the naysayers, these kinds of memoirs have outlasted the critiques—and prevailed.
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Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Now, some are latching onto the wave of anti-OpenAI sentiment to voice broader critiques of the company.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 5 Mar. 2026
Talarico has emphasized his underdog status and critiques billionaire influence, despite massive ad spending, campaigning statewide while emphasizing grassroots support and community service efforts.
—Cbs Texas Staff, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
After each run-through, participants gather in a circle to offer critiques.
—Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Still, the dog beach plan itself has drawn intrigue and critiques aplenty.
—Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
While critiques of America’s pernicious gambling culture and hypocritical application to athletes never overwhelm the story (or even develop beyond a few jabs per episode), Season 1 lays the groundwork to delve deeper later on while hitting plenty of targets here and now.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Feb. 2026
In 2020, the organization reworked its nomination process and expanded membership to underrepresented groups in an effort to amend these critiques, but has continued to face backlash.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
If someone else at home feels rattled, hear them out — their critiques could make your ideas even better.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Now, some are latching onto the wave of anti-OpenAI sentiment to voice broader critiques of the company.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 5 Mar. 2026
Talarico has emphasized his underdog status and critiques billionaire influence, despite massive ad spending, campaigning statewide while emphasizing grassroots support and community service efforts.
—Cbs Texas Staff, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
After each run-through, participants gather in a circle to offer critiques.
—Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Still, the dog beach plan itself has drawn intrigue and critiques aplenty.
—Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
While critiques of America’s pernicious gambling culture and hypocritical application to athletes never overwhelm the story (or even develop beyond a few jabs per episode), Season 1 lays the groundwork to delve deeper later on while hitting plenty of targets here and now.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Feb. 2026
In 2020, the organization reworked its nomination process and expanded membership to underrepresented groups in an effort to amend these critiques, but has continued to face backlash.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
If someone else at home feels rattled, hear them out — their critiques could make your ideas even better.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for critiques
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But DuBois has written a usefully ambivalent book, one that looks for a way to reconcile younger writers’ criticisms of Stanton with her own loyalty to the early women’s-rights activists.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Playing with Connor McDavid One of the lazier criticisms of Bouchard comes from his playing time with Connor McDavid.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s dining critics conduct reviews anonymously.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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The agency said its ratings range from A+ to F, based on factors like customer complaints, transparency, and responsiveness and that customer reviews do not impact ratings.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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