criticisms

noun

plural of criticism
as in critiques
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 criticisms The government efforts to make sure that male royals are producing male emperors have triggered criticisms. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 If the report is so defective that nobody should rely on it, release it alongside the state’s criticisms and let lawmakers, journalists, insurance experts and Floridians examine both. — Matthew T. Christ, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 That and other criticisms reduced Johnson to tears backstage, according to reports. — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026 The debate stage provided Marshall and Hamilton the clearest opportunity to address the criticisms looming over their campaigns. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026 As Chuck Lorre‘s memoir continues to make the rounds, Tom Arnold is the latest sitcom actor to respond to criticisms of himself in the book. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2026 Hope Florida Foundation got a new board and filed tax returns, but criticisms of its efficacy still dog its leaders. — Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026 According to Rubin, online criticisms against the store emerged 15 minutes after Clarkson left the store. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 The incident sparked criticisms of India’s outdated air traffic control equipment. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 16 Oct. 2026
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  1. critiques
  2. reviews
Noun
  • Walzer responded thoughtfully to each of the critiques, but without backing down.
    — Jordi Graupera, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Irwin knows how to clown an audience, and in this enjoyable, broadly comic interpretation, the buffoonery is at least as much the point as some pointed critiques of modern-day American health care.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of critiques
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  • These crowdsourced reviews focus on taste, texture and value rather than price alone, which gives shoppers a trusted way to vet an unfamiliar grocery product before buying it.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Research a potential lender's track record — its Better Business Bureau rating and customer reviews can give you a sense of how a lender handles applications, payments and problems that arise after borrowing.
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of reviews

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“Criticisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticisms. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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