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

With nearly 6,900 five-star reviews, the majority of shoppers appreciate the bags’ quality, portability, durability, and value.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
Nick Harris offers a photo and video review of how the field looks.

— Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of review

Noun

And so, at first light, when firefighters had won the day and the smoke cleared to reveal the ostrich flock still standing, the sight didn’t lead to any reconsideration of the night’s theories of clandestine slaughter.

— J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Still, the 34-year-old’s case could lead to legal filings and public statements that spark reconsideration about the eligibility rule.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Sep. 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