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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Yet despite trying to build up its own auto line, Proton has suffered from criticism over its vehicle quality and after-sales service.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 20 Dec. 2024
Congress now has until midnight Friday to pass a spending deal and avert a government shutdown days after a bipartisan agreement was abandoned following criticism from President-elect Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, The Associated Press reported.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2024
The add-ons were met with criticism from many GOP lawmakers.
—Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Some Israelis demand cease-fire deal, return of hostages Netanyahu faces mounting pressure and criticism from Israelis frustrated with the lack of a cease-fire deal to secure the release of the around 100 remaining hostages in Gaza as the war has raged for more than a year.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 20 Dec. 2024
Congress now has until midnight Friday to pass a spending deal and avert a government shutdown days after a bipartisan agreement was abandoned following criticism from President-elect Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, The Associated Press reported.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2024
The add-ons were met with criticism from many GOP lawmakers.
—Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Some Israelis demand cease-fire deal, return of hostages Netanyahu faces mounting pressure and criticism from Israelis frustrated with the lack of a cease-fire deal to secure the release of the around 100 remaining hostages in Gaza as the war has raged for more than a year.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Criticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticism. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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