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as in retro
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time
the loft's retrograde decor seeks to capture the look and feel of the swinging '60s
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as in to deteriorate
to become worse or of less value
the Dark Ages, the period following the fall of the Roman Empire when Western civilization seriously retrograded
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as in counterclockwise
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Recent Examples of retrograde
Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 17 Mar. 2025
Neptune, on the other hand, is currently retrograde in its domicile, Pisces, enhancing our intuition while intensifying the need for introspection.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2024
Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2025
The month kicks off with a bang as Venus stations retrograde in your sign on March 1, putting a spotlight on your personal life, value systems and relationship dynamics.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Meanwhile, Mercury and Venus are retrograde at the top of your chart, attracting bosses, parents and authority figures from your past back into your world.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 17 Mar. 2025
Neptune, on the other hand, is currently retrograde in its domicile, Pisces, enhancing our intuition while intensifying the need for introspection.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2024
Verb
Venus retrograde moving into your sign on the 27th may bring past connections or unresolved emotions back into focus.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2025
The month kicks off with a bang as Venus stations retrograde in your sign on March 1, putting a spotlight on your personal life, value systems and relationship dynamics.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrograde
Adjective
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At the lower left side of the backward C that makes up the northern crown is an extremely faint star, T-Coronae Borealis.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2025
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The reactive approach that most companies take results from this backward focus.—
Helen Mason,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Today, the shoe’s upper combines leather and textiles, for breathability, and a wide range of color combinations that keep in line with the distinct, retro roots that are certainly trending.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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The first 5,000 fans will get an inaugural game rematch pennant, and there will be retro Clash merchandise in the team stores.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Experts noted that the election took place in a deeply divided nation, where citizens were split on how best to confront surging crime and a deteriorating economy.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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The ministry said that due to the sweeping tariffs imposed by the U.S., as well as the U.S.-China trade war, the growth outlook for both the U.S. and China will deteriorate.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Its hand moves counterclockwise around the dial once every 24 seconds, whether the time is suspended or not, to remind you that the watch is still working.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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Zoom out: The vortex is an area of low pressure with winds swirling counterclockwise around it .—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This stunning set of six glasses (like all of Estelle's products) is handblown by artisans in Poland and adds a vintage vibe to any table setting.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
13 Apr. 2025
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Curio shops may sell items ranging from vintage taxidermy and unusual natural specimens to antique medical instruments and historical artifacts.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Angry over the tagless intruders' prior antics in pillaging their resources, a horde of players descend upon the USS Callister crew, who flee while digital Nanette makes her way to the engine in the hopes of finding a solve.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Editors’ Picks As the helicopter lost power and began to descend over the water, the pilot inflated pontoons that kept the aircraft upright in the water.—
Patrick McGeehan,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The nonprofit is offering a $500 reward per set for the return of the antique doors.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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Among the weird things people left behind were a full sheet of uncut $2 bills, a toilet seat, silicone butt pads, a rattlesnake preserved in a jar of whiskey and an antique French guide to performing exorcisms.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The White House declined to issue a statement or answer questions regarding the portrait, instead pointing back to Trump's social media post.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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Lone Jack Police Chief Tim Cosner, who took the helm after the 2021 crash, declined to be interviewed about why the department’s policy changed.—
Bill Lukitsch,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Retrograde.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrograde. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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