RETROSPECT Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

retrospect

noun

ˈre-trə-ˌspekt

Definition of retrospect

as in review

a usually critical look at a past event in retrospect, we should have saved more money for college

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Recent Examples of retrospect Moving on from Devers’ contract has only looked wiser in retrospect. — Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 16 June 2026 The two of them, in retrospect, form an interesting paradigm. — Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 13 June 2026 What may now look like a disappearance may be seen, in retrospect, as a temporary demolition. — Steven Phillips, STAT, 11 June 2026 But on the other, this top-down description only works in retrospect, after the film has already presented numerous scenes of Nawal trying to extract information through the exact same conversations about a dozen different times. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for retrospect

Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrospect

Noun

This game, too, was not without controversy, though, as Switzerland’s Breel Embolo was sent off after a VAR review for ‘mistaken identity’.

— The Athletic Soccer Experts, New York Times, 14 July 2026
The move follows months of public discussion, including an online survey — open through July 15, a community meeting and feedback from the Zoning Commission, which recommended denying the current draft proposal to allow additional review.

— Ken Molestina, CBS News, 14 July 2026

Definition of review

Noun

Presidential legacy in the United States is no longer defined solely through retrospection and archival preservation.

— Andre Dowell, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Frisell will turn 75 on March 18, midway through his current tour, and retrospection is a constant throughout In My Dreams.

— Archie Forde, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026

Definition of retrospection

Noun

Adding to the sagging mood is a broader reconsideration of AI’s returns on investment.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 17 July 2026
The ruling comes several months after Judge Caproni issued a similar holding in a reconsideration motion by the league and the New York Giants, Denver Broncos and Houston Texans.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of reconsideration

Noun

All German chancellors after Angela Merkel have faced rock-bottom approval ratings, capped by Merz’s historic unpopularity, and Merkel herself has faced a damning reappraisal of her tenure after leaving.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026
Calling from England, Hughes thinks the critical reappraisal and resuscitation of the movie has gained a bit of momentum — and is in danger of slipping.

— Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of reappraisal

Noun

Siri and Kennedy have for years called for a reexamination of the process for seeking compensation for vaccine injuries.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
However, in a recent court filing, Larimer County District Attorney Gordon McLaughlin's office moved to dismiss the arson charge after a reexamination of the evidence.

— Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 25 June 2026