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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
Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Saturn is currently retrograde, which calls for reflection and reassessment, particularly our responsibilities and commitments.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Mars retrogrades once every 26 months for about 2½ months, least frequently of the planets in our solar system.
—Carlie Procell, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Add the contemporaneous arrival of a lively market for contemporary art, which had barely existed earlier in 20th century America, and all those rival brand names could seem like desperate promotional efforts to crack the market with comfortably retrograde, highly salable pictures.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Saturn is currently retrograde, which calls for reflection and reassessment, particularly our responsibilities and commitments.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
However, Jupiter retrograde in your seventh house of partnerships could lead to some tension in romance or business.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Mars retrogrades once every 26 months for about 2½ months, least frequently of the planets in our solar system.
—Carlie Procell, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrograde
Adjective
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Next-Gen Switch 1 Updates The Switch 2 has full backward compatibility with original Switch games.—
Jordan Minor,
PCMAG,
18 Jan. 2025
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Nintendo confirmed that the console will play original Switch games natively on the Switch 2, though there's no word on backward compatibility enhancements.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The atmosphere itself is part of the experience, with retro vibes meeting modern design and cleverly themed spaces that blend playfulness with sophistication.—
AvidXchange Music Factory,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2025
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Queen Letizia of Spain made the case for a retro trend while in Barcelona for a royal engagement on Thursday.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
16 Jan. 2025
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That same month, Reinhart flew back home to Ohio as her grandmother’s health was deteriorating.—
Julia Sullivan,
SELF,
22 Jan. 2025
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Conditions in Pensacola were deteriorating as of Tuesday morning, state officials said.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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The truck rotated counterclockwise and ended up disabled facing south in the inside lane.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2025
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Strong winds circulate counterclockwise around this low pressure area, and build up and trap some of the coldest air in the Northern Hemisphere across the Arctic.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
2 Jan. 2025
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There is even a vintage bivouac (mountain hut for sleeping) on display.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Baltimore’s first two giveaways were vintage, playoff-dud Jackson.—
Tim Graham,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Enduro bikes may look like trail bikes, but they’re designed with much more bias towards descending.—
Seb Stott,
Outside Online,
27 Jan. 2025
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Instantly, Heffernan said, trolls descended, barraging her with anti-Semitic and misogynistic messages.—
Sarah Blaskey,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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There are also examples of antique pearl necklaces and brooches, showing the meticulous craftsmanship required to create these timeless treasures, from the Belle Époque to today.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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The fragrant marinade of soy sauce, star anise, and cinnamon infuses the yolks with a satisfying salty-sweet flavor and gives the whites an antique, marbled appearance.—
Megan Zhang,
Saveur,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Courier Journal reached out to the major bourbon distillers to discuss tariffs, but all declined to comment or never responded.—
Olivia Evans,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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Popular on Variety Reps for Skydance and Paramount Global declined to comment.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Retrograde.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrograde. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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