as in criticism
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 critique
Memes, critiques and threads have surfaced on social in the wake of Apple's announcement.
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Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 11 June 2025
Trump may ruin their lives — Alejandra Morales, Mexico City resident
A day earlier, the president had been more pointed in her critique of U.S. immigration roundups, which have drawn widespread outrage here.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Pavement was real end-of-the-century stuff, punk’s ethos of sledgehammering critique stripped of its former heroism and shock value.
—Armin Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
The collections are often narrative-driven, reflecting personal experiences and contextual themes that connect ornament with identity and critique.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
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Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 11 June 2025
Trump may ruin their lives — Alejandra Morales, Mexico City resident
A day earlier, the president had been more pointed in her critique of U.S. immigration roundups, which have drawn widespread outrage here.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Pavement was real end-of-the-century stuff, punk’s ethos of sledgehammering critique stripped of its former heroism and shock value.
—Armin Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
The collections are often narrative-driven, reflecting personal experiences and contextual themes that connect ornament with identity and critique.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for critique
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When the new Tesla Model 3 came out at the end of 2023 (which the company claims isn’t called Highland despite everyone else calling it that), its lack of an indicator stalk (like the Model S Plaid) garnered criticism.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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The decision comes after months of criticism for punishing a woman fencer who refused to fence a trans opponent, which included scrutiny from federal lawmakers at a congressional hearing in early May.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2025
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One review found that benzo(a)pyrene, a potent carcinogen found in PAHs, is present in black tattoo ink.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The key inspections include the fuel parameters, cabin air compressor, engine control system, hydraulic system and a review of takeoff parameters, according to the order.—
Shonal Ganguly,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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“Critique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critique. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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