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given to or marked by reflection of the past
Her book takes a retrospective look at the actor's long and distinguished career.
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Recent Examples of retrospective
For OEMs competing in the connected device market, an IoT retrospective uncovers patterns in progress that still influence today's challenges, especially concerning securing, managing and updating connected devices at scale.
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Thomas Ryd, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Amid deluges of art generated by artificial intelligence and bananas taped on walls, contemporary viewers may find guidance at a major retrospective exhibition of Duchamp’s works next year.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025
The retrospective will then tour select markets across the U.S. throughout the fall, with Shout!
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 26 June 2025
The designer made that statement during an interview to discuss his retrospective exhibition opening to the public Thursday at the Palais Galliera fashion museum in Paris.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 26 June 2025
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Thomas Ryd, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Amid deluges of art generated by artificial intelligence and bananas taped on walls, contemporary viewers may find guidance at a major retrospective exhibition of Duchamp’s works next year.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025
The retrospective will then tour select markets across the U.S. throughout the fall, with Shout!
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 26 June 2025
The designer made that statement during an interview to discuss his retrospective exhibition opening to the public Thursday at the Palais Galliera fashion museum in Paris.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrospective
Adjective
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But lawmakers say what caught their attention was more of a philosophical difference.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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Bohemian does not begin to describe the brothers, one of whom has a picture of the Dalai Lama in their kitchen, or the film, which is narrated by a philosophical bull called Nandy.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The collection was nostalgic and quintessentially Chanel, with a focus on archival pieces and silhouettes featuring tweed and contrasting delicate fabrics.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Regardless of the reason behind our nostalgia for blue places, the results are important for all of us, who may benefit from feeling a bit more nostalgic for the past.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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That isolation pushed me into this more introspective, handmade process with mirrors and painting.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The group's raspy, guttural-growl vocals, introspective lyrics and aggressive beats are old and young.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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This roundtable captures the urgency and fragmentation that characterize current attempts to define the Midwest as a coherent analytic object.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
17 July 2025
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Previously, clinical insights leads and analytic consultants were the ones who did complex analytics; now, their role is evolving into making use-case-specific prompts and reviewing outputs from LLMs as life sciences AI trainers and researchers.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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While plaintiff opposition reflects legitimate concerns, these can be addressed with thoughtful defense strategies.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Even brief pauses of three to 10 seconds can lower heart rate and blood pressure, creating space for more thoughtful reflection.—
Emily Kasriel,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Yet much of the field focuses on people who are emotionally open and reflective – neglecting executives, who are often socialized to view themselves as purely rational decision-makers.—
Prince Sarpong,
The Conversation,
17 July 2025
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The smaller Kepler Crater will also be visible Both Copernicus and the smaller Kepler Crater to its left are surrounded by bright streaks of reflective material that were thrown out in the violent aftermath of their creation.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
17 July 2025
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“Retrospective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrospective. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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