Synonyms of scrutiny

scrutiny

noun

ˈskrü-tə-nē 

1

as in inspection

a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition

his performance on the football field is seemingly unaffected by the media's intense scrutiny of his tumultuous personal life

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inspection
• examination
• audit
• survey
• scan
• review
• investigation
• view
• analysis
• checkup
• check
• going-over
• research
• look-see
• study
• dissection
• exploration
• inquisition
• probe
• interrogation
• deconstruction
• observation
• perusal
• surveillance
• assay
• reinspection
• close-up
• recheck
• resurvey
• once-over
• trial run
• watch
• checkout
• test-drive

2

as in gaze

a fixed intent look

began to squirm under the penetrating scrutiny of the judge

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gaze
• stare
• eye
• glare
• attention
• regard
• aspect
• gape
• observation
• examination
• inspection
• fixation
• surveillance
• contemplation
• study
• survey
• glower
• observance
• perusal
• watch

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• glance
• glimpse
• sight
• peek
• peep
• flash
• blink
• stime
• scan
• browse
• ogle
• oeillade

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of scrutiny

The transaction also shifts focus to new owners Kushner and Iger, whose operational and financial commitment to the Lakers now faces scrutiny. — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Hong, a state lawmaker from Madison, had led in the polls in the final stretch of the race, but faced growing scrutiny over her past controversial positions and general election viability. — Daniela Suarez, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026

That sweetener was intended as a show of confidence that Paramount’s deal would sail through its regulatory reviews, unlike a Netflix acquisition that faced more regulatory scrutiny. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Ethical concerns The Truth Social API service is drawing scrutiny from ethics experts and Democratic lawmakers over whether investors should be able to pay a company partly owned by the president for faster access to his public statements. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026