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
Informed by flatness, abstraction, Minimalism, and social critique, her uniquely visceral works defied description.
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News Desk, Artforum, 15 May 2026
Of course, there are plenty of fair critiques of Biden’s handling of the aftermath of those two inflationary events.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Some viewers took Sharon’s critique as tough love that prompted necessary introspection about why their natural texture is concealed and manipulated so often.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 14 May 2026
Her critique demonstrated true self-awareness that impressed the judges, along with her skills as a director, cinematographer, editor and collaborator — and her 1st Degree Black Belt in karate.
—Theresa Walker, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
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News Desk, Artforum, 15 May 2026
Of course, there are plenty of fair critiques of Biden’s handling of the aftermath of those two inflationary events.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Some viewers took Sharon’s critique as tough love that prompted necessary introspection about why their natural texture is concealed and manipulated so often.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 14 May 2026
Her critique demonstrated true self-awareness that impressed the judges, along with her skills as a director, cinematographer, editor and collaborator — and her 1st Degree Black Belt in karate.
—Theresa Walker, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for critique
Noun
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The most contentious and controversial being some very pointed criticisms of Ole Miss, his former school.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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At the same time, some of the party’s campaign committees in Washington quietly provide logistical support in some cases, while avoiding public criticism of the independent candidates even in some races where there is a Democratic nominee.—
Steve Peoples,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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More than a decade ago, Isaiah Rashad received a two-word review that has followed him ever since.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The city filed a lawsuit saying the federal government failed to perform required reviews of how the project would affect the health and safety of residents and the environment.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
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“Critique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critique. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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