as in criticism
an essay evaluating or analyzing something
in a critique of the retrospective, the reviewer faulted it for not including more of the painter's mature works
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Recent Examples of critique
There are also some pretty severe criticisms or critiques of string theory.
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Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 29 May 2025
However, within this sharp critique, Soto keeps his focus on the relationship developing between Yurlady and Oscar.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 24 May 2025
There are critiques, too, that the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation will not provide enough distribution hubs.
—Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 23 May 2025
But there is also a broader philosophical critique that raises worries about empathy on quite different and less political grounds, including findings in social science.
—Colin Marshall, The Conversation, 22 May 2025
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Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 29 May 2025
However, within this sharp critique, Soto keeps his focus on the relationship developing between Yurlady and Oscar.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 24 May 2025
There are critiques, too, that the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation will not provide enough distribution hubs.
—Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 23 May 2025
But there is also a broader philosophical critique that raises worries about empathy on quite different and less political grounds, including findings in social science.
—Colin Marshall, The Conversation, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for critique
Noun
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So far, Trumps criticism of Powell doesn’t appear to have had any bearing on monetary policy, despite temporarily shaking the markets in late April when it was believed Trump might try to fire Powell.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The top seeds cruised on the men’s side of the French Open and the scheduling of women’s tennis matches drew more criticism from a pair of American stars.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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The show also received poor reviews in the U.S. and U.K.—
Ashley Hume , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
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After nearly 6,000 California prisoners falsely tested positive for opioids, officials launch sweeping review.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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“Critique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critique. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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