Definition of reappraisalnext
as in review
a usually critical look at a past event teachers are undertaking a reappraisal of the current grading system, as the consensus is that A's have been given out too easily of late

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Recent Examples of reappraisal Calling from England, Hughes thinks the critical reappraisal and resuscitation of the movie has gained a bit of momentum — and is in danger of slipping. — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 Critical to the commission was also that the city review and align its methodology and reappraisal schedule for both residential piers and mooring permits so that both user groups are treated equitably. — Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 27 May 2026 During each year at least 11 of the 100 counties are conducting a county wide reappraisal. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026 Once beloved, Miasma fell from grace over the years thanks to a series of shitty sequels plus later generations’ reappraisal of the films’ blatant misogyny and transphobia. — Rachel Handler, Vulture, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for reappraisal
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Noun
  • With nearly 6,900 five-star reviews, the majority of shoppers appreciate the bags’ quality, portability, durability, and value.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Nick Harris offers a photo and video review of how the field looks.
    — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In retrospect, this sounds like foreshadowing … or at least a good omen.
    — Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 June 2026
  • What created the album’s alchemy is more obvious in retrospect.
    — Natalie Weiner, Pitchfork, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • The drawing wasn’t entirely unknown before its recent reexamination.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • La Gradiva takes a tragic turn in its final act that forces a reexamination of the loose, observant filmmaking that led to it.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Unlike Cathy, whose childhood appears in flashback, Lee’s backstory comes out through the character’s explanation of his own memories and his present-day reconsideration of those earlier events.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
  • And so, at first light, when firefighters had won the day and the smoke cleared to reveal the ostrich flock still standing, the sight didn’t lead to any reconsideration of the night’s theories of clandestine slaughter.
    — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Naperville North senior wide receiver Jack Zitko is not one for retrospection.
    — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Frisell will turn 75 on March 18, midway through his current tour, and retrospection is a constant throughout In My Dreams.
    — Archie Forde, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026

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“Reappraisal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reappraisal. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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