as in critique
an essay evaluating or analyzing something
every criticism of the movie has noted that there are major holes in its plot
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Recent Examples of criticism
The unusually blunt and sobering assessment drew sharp criticism, including from her colleagues.
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ABC News, 8 July 2025
And while the job comes with pressure, criticism and even danger, Jackson stays focused on the work.
—Oumou Fofana, Essence, 7 July 2025
Other politicians have similarly faced criticisms for not being in town during an emergency.
—Andrew Stanton
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
The crossing comes amid growing criticism of South Korea’s shift in strategy toward the North.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2025
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ABC News, 8 July 2025
And while the job comes with pressure, criticism and even danger, Jackson stays focused on the work.
—Oumou Fofana, Essence, 7 July 2025
Other politicians have similarly faced criticisms for not being in town during an emergency.
—Andrew Stanton
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
The crossing comes amid growing criticism of South Korea’s shift in strategy toward the North.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for criticism
Noun
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There are worthy critiques of this defensive line, surely.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
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Billboard is 'just too valuable' to sell, owner says The political cartoon is just the latest political critique that Fiorito, who is based in California, has leveled by way of the Phoenix billboard.—
Laura Gersony,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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More than 600 shoppers have given the vacuum a five-star review.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Because in today’s world, employee reviews, social media and customer feedback are public-facing.—
Umang Modi,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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“Criticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticism. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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