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 left-wing group Data for Progress released a poll after Ocasio-Cortez’s government funding criticism showing her ahead by double digits in a hypothetical primary.
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David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2026
The administration organized tonight's National Mall celebrations under the Freedom 250 banner, drawing criticism from Democrats.
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Willem Marx,
NPR,
4 July 2026
The rising death toll comes as criticism of the government’s response continues to intensify.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
The president’s decision to tap Pulte has drawn sharp bipartisan criticism from members of Congress.
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Justin Papp,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
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David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2026
The administration organized tonight's National Mall celebrations under the Freedom 250 banner, drawing criticism from Democrats.
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Willem Marx,
NPR,
4 July 2026
The rising death toll comes as criticism of the government’s response continues to intensify.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
The president’s decision to tap Pulte has drawn sharp bipartisan criticism from members of Congress.
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Justin Papp,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for criticism
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The sharpest critiques suggest audience fatigue with Gunn’s stylistic fingerprints and concern that the character has drifted from her traditional identity.
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The fantasy of transforming a cold or contemptuous man through the sheer force of one’s love has caused real harm, and the critique of it is warranted.
Noun
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Placer Superior Court Judge Eugene Gini granted the request and postponed the bail review hearing until next Monday.
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Then, during extra time, Germany briefly took a 2-1 lead that was taken off the board because of a VAR review that determined a foul occurred before the go-ahead score.
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“Criticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticism. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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