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

The play clock, game clock and coach-to-player communication were re-established along with the scoreboard and replay review.

— David Ubben, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) reviews compliance annually and can adjust the site’s benefits if the commitment isn’t met.

— Petala Ironcloud, ArsTechnica, 7 Sep. 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

Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy denied Shirilla's motion for reconsideration after her attorneys asked the state's highest court to revisit its June 23 decision declining to review her case, according to court records.

— Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Changes include language that says a patron must request a meeting with the branch manager before submitting the reconsideration form, per the law.

— Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of reconsideration

Noun

But research by Gross and others has found that people who use reappraisal frequently are generally happier and feel better than those who don’t.

— Jayson Jenks, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Under Tennessee law, the reappraisal itself is revenue-neutral, meaning the tax rate is adjusted so higher property values don't automatically generate additional revenue for local government.

— Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026