as in critique
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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Some media outlets have faced criticism for their coverage of the moment.
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Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
Lockport Township High School District 205 drew some criticism from parents for deciding to have in-person classes Tuesday, notifying families of the action Monday.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Private prisons have long faced criticism for putting profits ahead of inmate welfare, with concerns centering around poor living conditions, inadequate rehabilitation efforts, and cost-cutting measures that compromise safety.
—Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,spencer Kimball,christina Wilkie,annie Nova,brian Evans,alex Harring,yun Li, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2025
The rapper Snoop Dogg has been taking criticism for performing at one of President Trump's pre-inauguration events over the weekend.
—Andrew Limbong, NPR, 20 Jan. 2025
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Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
Lockport Township High School District 205 drew some criticism from parents for deciding to have in-person classes Tuesday, notifying families of the action Monday.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Private prisons have long faced criticism for putting profits ahead of inmate welfare, with concerns centering around poor living conditions, inadequate rehabilitation efforts, and cost-cutting measures that compromise safety.
—Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,spencer Kimball,christina Wilkie,annie Nova,brian Evans,alex Harring,yun Li, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2025
The rapper Snoop Dogg has been taking criticism for performing at one of President Trump's pre-inauguration events over the weekend.
—Andrew Limbong, NPR, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Criticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticism. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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