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 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 After Anna Faris responded to Mom co-creator Chuck Lorre‘s professional criticisms, Jaime Pressly has chimed in. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 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 statute was a response to the NCAA’s investigation into UNLV basketball and coach Jerry Tarkanian, as well as criticisms that the school and coach were owed greater procedural protections. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Oct. 2026 The academics have answers to many of these criticisms, though not ones that critics find persuasive. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026 The Michigan Democrat also named off his disagreements with Obama’s record of deportations and expansion of drone warfare in the Middle East, among other criticisms. — Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 11 Oct. 2026 In a social media post on Mastodon Tuesday, Tao reiterated these criticisms. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026 Some might not value the kinds of criticisms leveled by attorneys, while others are more interested in trying to discern a judge’s bias or political leanings. — Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2026
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  1. critiques
  2. reviews
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  • These problems are showing even as some of Kennedy’s ideas, including his critiques of the American food supply and corporate influence, continue to have widespread appeal.
    — Isabella Cueto, STAT, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Pi-o receives an unsigned postcard from the Czech Republic offering some friendly critiques.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of critiques
Noun
  • Despite the fact that the brand was receiving better reviews and creating more buzz recently, speculation had been swirling for months that Leoni’s contract may not be renewed.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Her departure follows middling reviews for her debut press briefing Tuesday that lasted just 14 minutes.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of reviews

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