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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
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
When Jupiter is retrograde, however, that same energy is turned inward, manifesting in a more personal and reflective way.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 27 Feb. 2025
The retrogrades may be retrograding, but this first week of Aries season is a good time to loosely map out some springtime work goals.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Do, however, keep in mind that Mars is still retrograde, which can potentially stir up drama in your personal life.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
When Jupiter is retrograde, however, that same energy is turned inward, manifesting in a more personal and reflective way.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
There is nothing wrong with wanting to be in communication or to lurk on their pages — especially when Venus retrograde links up with illusive Neptune on March 27th.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 27 Feb. 2025
The retrogrades may be retrograding, but this first week of Aries season is a good time to loosely map out some springtime work goals.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrograde
Adjective
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This forced Neto back and that was the trigger for Odegaard to press the backward pass.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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However, it has also been criticized for removing its fact-checking functions, which could be seen as a backward step.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And this time, Gomez expanded her more retro aesthetic, opting for a vintage Mugler ‘Vampire’ dress.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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With its retro music cues and curious nostalgia for a time before smartphones, the whole endeavor feels like a throwback to ’90s-era sleeping-with-the-enemy movies.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Seeing Postecoglou snap at such a mild remark demonstrated how much the Australian’s relationship with the fans has deteriorated.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Wood shelves in dry food storage area were deteriorated.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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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
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Zoom out: The vortex is an area of low pressure that is a typical feature of the Northern Hemisphere's winter season, with winds swirling around it counterclockwise.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Photo : Jo David for Sotheby’s International Realty A vintage guest bath.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2025
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There’s actually a vintage store collective called Slow Fashion Hub, which provides a map for tourists to easily spot all of the vintage stores in their collective.—
Brittany Leitner,
StyleCaster,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The country has descended into violent disarray in the forthcoming thriller feature All the Lost Ones.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
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However, the meeting descends into a chaotic argument between Zelensky and Trump after Vice President JD Vance attacks Zelensky and suggests Ukraine should use diplomacy to end the war, accusing him of not wanting peace.—
Antoinette Radford,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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One photo shows an antique dealer named Eddie Dodson, who had a store on Melrose Avenue.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2025
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The event featured an antique Jeepney — a traditional open-air vehicle used in the Philippines — and ube shakes.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Recent polls have suggested that dissatisfaction with Trump's handling of the economy is a key factor in his declining popularity.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Big Savage Mountain, Bear Pen, and Dan’s Mountain Wildlands all provide valuable habitat for our declining bird populations.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Retrograde.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrograde. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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