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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
Lisa Stardust, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
For instance, the sun is highlighting your eighth house of intimate affairs and shared resources, while Mars retrogrades through your stability-seeking second house of values, finances and comfort.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Three Planets Are Retrograde Three planets are still retrograde: Mercury‘s backslide in Sagittarius creates miscommunication, travel delays, and technological issues.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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
Verb
As Mars retrogrades back into Cancer on Jan. 6, your 11th house of friendships and social causes lights up.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
For instance, the sun is highlighting your eighth house of intimate affairs and shared resources, while Mars retrogrades through your stability-seeking second house of values, finances and comfort.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrograde
Adjective
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His highlights of the weekend included a backward half-court shooting competition with the Nuggets’ mascot and a cute moment saying hello to Trae Young’s child.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2025
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The players in the cabin must memorize and sing this backward song via phone to the players back at the castle.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Her party themes lean into the home’s retro architecture and furnishings.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2025
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Sporty, retro sneakers are still trending for the months ahead, especially pairs with slim, walking-friendly soles.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
9 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Read: The chaos in higher ed is only getting started The situation could deteriorate if current doctoral students start jumping ship.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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Nearby, at the corner of Jefferson and Washington streets, a deteriorating, 1920s apartment building is slated to be incorporated into an $80 million medical office building.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
26 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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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
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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
Adjective
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While those looking to see and be seen tend to snag a seat on the outdoor terrace under the famous red awnings, others opt for the privacy of one of the cozy banquettes, where legendary French film stars watch over them from their vintage black-and-white portraits on the walls.—
Isabelle Kliger,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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These include a pair of low Blazers that are fit for the office, some Air Max 97s that’ll bring alllll of the vintage vibes to your closet and some high-top Jordans that any basketball fan will be jealous of.—
Maya Gandara,
StyleCaster,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Arctic air from Canada has descended on the Central and Eastern U.S., delivering record-breaking cold.—
German Lopez,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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The festivities continued well past midnight, with the newlyweds and their guests descending the mountain in jeeps under the stars.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Family heirlooms along with vintage and antique pieces played a huge role in the decor, from a child’s chair from Emily’s aunt and her grandmother’s clover lace to a 19th-century calico quilt and a collection of Ravi Varma prints.—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
21 Feb. 2025
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Everything is made out of antique garments, not secondhand.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In fact, on February 13th, the day Kennedy was confirmed, President Trump issued an executive order establishing the President’s Make America Healthy Again Commission to address rising rates of chronic diseases and declining life expectancies.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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The average home price in the six-county region declined 0.4% from December to $862,115 in January, according to Zillow, marking the sixth consecutive month of declines.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Retrograde.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrograde. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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