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 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 For a movie that had once been generating top Oscar buzz, including a potential first win for Cruise, it has since been hit with critiques that have described it as baffling, brilliant or just plain bad. — David MacK, CNN Money, 3 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for critiques
Noun
  • Hope Florida Foundation got a new board and filed tax returns, but criticisms of its efficacy still dog its leaders.
    — Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
  • After Anna Faris responded to Mom co-creator Chuck Lorre‘s professional criticisms, Jaime Pressly has chimed in.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Despite the fact that the brand was receiving better reviews and creating more buzz recently, speculation had been swirling for months that Leoni’s contract may not be renewed.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Her departure follows middling reviews for her debut press briefing Tuesday that lasted just 14 minutes.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

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“Critiques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critiques. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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