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
Rhaenyra is suddenly dealing with internal criticism, possible rebellions, subjects spray-painting nasty stuff on the walls and self-doubt.
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Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 29 May 2026
There has also been widespread criticism over the steep ticket prices, with more desirable seats costing tens of thousands of dollars.
—Time Staff, Time, 29 May 2026
But the souvenir industry has faced growing criticism over mass production and cultural appropriation — and travelers are voting with their wallets.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
State tax breaks for the massive data center industry are facing growing criticism by governors and lawmakers.
—Marc Levy, Fortune, 29 May 2026
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Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 29 May 2026
There has also been widespread criticism over the steep ticket prices, with more desirable seats costing tens of thousands of dollars.
—Time Staff, Time, 29 May 2026
But the souvenir industry has faced growing criticism over mass production and cultural appropriation — and travelers are voting with their wallets.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
State tax breaks for the massive data center industry are facing growing criticism by governors and lawmakers.
—Marc Levy, Fortune, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for criticism
Noun
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But Kremlinologists, including Putin’s former speechwriter Abbas Gallyamov, are convinced that no amount of public critique will slow Putin down.—
Anna Nemtsova,
Time,
23 May 2026
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Wirtz went out for a meal with Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai and Milos Kerkez last weekend, some 24 hours after the Egyptian had caused a stir with his stinging critique of the team’s performances on social media.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Richman, the Citizen Oversight Board member, does not believe first-line supervisors are equipped to thoroughly review misconduct allegations and make informed decisions on what warrants further review.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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The Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger, which was first proposed last summer, is not facing an antitrust review under the purview of the Federal Trade Commission, as would be the case with most industries.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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“Criticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticism. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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