REAPPRAISAL Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

reappraisal

noun

(ˌ)rē-ə-ˈprā-zəl

Definition of reappraisal

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 Calling from England, Hughes thinks the critical reappraisal and resuscitation of the movie has gained a bit of momentum — and is in danger of slipping. — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 Critical to the commission was also that the city review and align its methodology and reappraisal schedule for both residential piers and mooring permits so that both user groups are treated equitably. — Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 27 May 2026 During each year at least 11 of the 100 counties are conducting a county wide reappraisal. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026 Once beloved, Miasma fell from grace over the years thanks to a series of shitty sequels plus later generations’ reappraisal of the films’ blatant misogyny and transphobia. — Rachel Handler, Vulture, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for reappraisal

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Noun

The full receipts on this $499 investment are still forthcoming, so stay tuned for Allure's deep-dive review (with input from dental professionals) now that the CameraJet is out of the bag.

— Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
The administration has scored a series of other victories on the high court’s emergency docket, though the justices have ruled against some of the president’s signature policies after fuller review.

— Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of review

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Changes include language that says a patron must request a meeting with the branch manager before submitting the reconsideration form, per the law.

— Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026
Applications are now open for a new committee whose members may be randomly selected to review library books submitted for reconsideration.

— Ashley Paul, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of reconsideration

Noun

Presidential legacy in the United States is no longer defined solely through retrospection and archival preservation.

— Andre Dowell, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Frisell will turn 75 on March 18, midway through his current tour, and retrospection is a constant throughout In My Dreams.

— Archie Forde, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026

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