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
These efforts build on the Legislature’s 2023 Live Local Act, which offered incentives for affordable housing development but has drawn criticisms of uneven implementation and limited impact.
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Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Leo, who has promised to keep Francis' signature policies such as welcoming gay Catholics and discussing women's ordination, echoed his predecessor's frequent criticisms of the global economic system during his remarks on Tuesday.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Walz had initially pushed against criticisms that his administration had not been proactive enough in stopping fraud.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
The criticisms were contained in reports into the deaths of 48 migrant workers from Bangladesh, India and Nepal, and centred on the lack of safety provisions made on construction sites, the failure to properly investigate accidents and the speed with which bereaved families are compensated.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
With his heavy emphasis on social media in recent days, Dokoupil seems determined to break through to new audiences, but some of his remarks have also drawn criticisms and questions about the new direction of CBS News under editor in chief Bari Weiss.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2026
However, those criticisms miss the mark.
—Sandeep Gopalan, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2026
Mamdani also faces skepticism and opposition from some members of the city’s Jewish community over his criticisms of Israel’s government.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
One of the biggest criticisms is the lack of flexibility within the defense, which Eberflus politely pushed back against.
—Dallas Morning News, 1 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criticisms
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Though many policies and critiques stem from concerns about liberal ideology, Appleby said administrations must have rigorous policies protecting free speech and academic freedom.—
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The critical perspective aligns with critiques from disability studies.—
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Brought to you by Book Marks, Lit Hub’s home for book reviews.—
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Within a single 16-second stretch early in the fourth quarter of Golden State’s 126-113 victory, the officials initiated three separate reviews for possible flagrant fouls.—
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“Criticisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticisms. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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