as in review
a usually critical look at a past event
teachers are undertaking a reappraisal of the current grading system, as the consensus is that A's have been given out too easily of late
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Recent Examples of reappraisal
As with many films that deepen with repeat viewings and fail to offer easy resolutions, Lynch’s film has undergone a critical reappraisal, something Arquette is thrilled to discover.
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Andy Hazel, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2025
Research highlights that reappraisal—reframing a situation—can be a far more effective approach to anger management in leadership contexts.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Additionally, funds are allocated for essential services like utilities, comprehensive insurance and reappraisal.
—Eplunus Colvin, arkansasonline.com, 3 Jan. 2025
But a low reappraisal of its inventory, along with lender requests to set aside reserves to cover their losses in case of a bankruptcy filing, are said to be the factors pushing Joann to consider another tour of bankruptcy proceedings.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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Andy Hazel, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2025
Research highlights that reappraisal—reframing a situation—can be a far more effective approach to anger management in leadership contexts.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Additionally, funds are allocated for essential services like utilities, comprehensive insurance and reappraisal.
—Eplunus Colvin, arkansasonline.com, 3 Jan. 2025
But a low reappraisal of its inventory, along with lender requests to set aside reserves to cover their losses in case of a bankruptcy filing, are said to be the factors pushing Joann to consider another tour of bankruptcy proceedings.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reappraisal
Noun
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Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Top-Down Performance Reviews The top-down performance review is being replaced with a conversation between the boss and the employee.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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In the end, the finale may not have entirely redeemed some pacing issues and unwieldy sprawl, but ended strongly enough to make both seem minor in retrospect.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
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Would anyone have complained, in retrospect, if Kansas had endured a complete reset a year ago?—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
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When Ryan Murphy’s Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story was released on Netflix in September 2024, his true-crime drama spurred calls for a reexamination of Lyle and Erik Menendez’s murder case — as well as demands for the brothers’ release from prison after more than three decades.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2025
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The discoveries may force a reexamination of galaxy evolution.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Jan. 2025
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Every intervention, rereading, and retrospection by Jameson is about the present and the wish to shape the future.—
Mark Greif,
Harper's Magazine,
26 July 2024
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Nila’s fuzzy retrospection is especially frustrating in moments featuring her toxic relationship with Marlowe.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Reappraisal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reappraisal. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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