critiques

NOUN

analysis, essay

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appraisal assessment comment commentary criticism editorial examination judgment

STRONG

exposition flak notice pan rap rave review slam slap study takedown zapper

WEAK

putdown reviewal write-up

Antonyms

STRONG

compliment flattery praise

Example Sentences

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Here are five notable aspects of the plan, compiled from interviews with counterterrorism personnel and researchers’ published critiques:

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Silva's critiques were met with strong reactions from his fellow Chavismo members, who considered them inappropriate, highlighting the internal fractures within the party.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

But sellers who invite critiques of their listings on the online platform need a thick skin.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

That might come as a surprise, given that Horvath, the county supervisor who is also Worth Girvan’s boss, has issued lacerating critiques of the mayor’s handling of homelessness and other issues.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Although Vincent says he wants the critiques from Theo, he is angry that Theo still doesn’t think his work is worth selling.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman