as in review
a usually critical look at a past event
teachers are undertaking a reappraisal of the current grading system, as the consensus is that A's have been given out too easily of late
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Recent Examples of reappraisal
As with many films that deepen with repeat viewings and fail to offer easy resolutions, Lynch’s film has undergone a critical reappraisal, something Arquette is thrilled to discover.
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Andy Hazel, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2025
Research highlights that reappraisal—reframing a situation—can be a far more effective approach to anger management in leadership contexts.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Additionally, funds are allocated for essential services like utilities, comprehensive insurance and reappraisal.
—Eplunus Colvin, arkansasonline.com, 3 Jan. 2025
But a low reappraisal of its inventory, along with lender requests to set aside reserves to cover their losses in case of a bankruptcy filing, are said to be the factors pushing Joann to consider another tour of bankruptcy proceedings.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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Andy Hazel, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2025
Research highlights that reappraisal—reframing a situation—can be a far more effective approach to anger management in leadership contexts.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Additionally, funds are allocated for essential services like utilities, comprehensive insurance and reappraisal.
—Eplunus Colvin, arkansasonline.com, 3 Jan. 2025
But a low reappraisal of its inventory, along with lender requests to set aside reserves to cover their losses in case of a bankruptcy filing, are said to be the factors pushing Joann to consider another tour of bankruptcy proceedings.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reappraisal
Noun
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Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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One reason the data are at odds could be that Man in a Hole tales draw more viewers and generally receive more ratings overall—and IMDb users are more likely to leave a negative review than a positive one.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Council’s deadline was in retrospect, and maybe predictably, unrealistic, and the city has also not moved particularly aggressively to find, plan and build out alternative sites.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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But many memories have turned sinister in retrospect.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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When Ryan Murphy’s Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story was released on Netflix in September 2024, his true-crime drama spurred calls for a reexamination of Lyle and Erik Menendez’s murder case — as well as demands for the brothers’ release from prison after more than three decades.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2025
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The discoveries may force a reexamination of galaxy evolution.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Jan. 2025
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Every intervention, rereading, and retrospection by Jameson is about the present and the wish to shape the future.—
Mark Greif,
Harper's Magazine,
26 July 2024
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Nila’s fuzzy retrospection is especially frustrating in moments featuring her toxic relationship with Marlowe.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Reappraisal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reappraisal. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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