in retrospect

phrase

: in considering the past or a past event

Examples of in retrospect in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And yet the lesson of history is that alliance systems often prove more resilient in retrospect than contemporary observers expect at the time. — Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Also, in retrospect, Nora’s reasoning for taking Alice off of the case is actually pretty solid. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

What followed 9/11 was, in retrospect, a series of expensive detours. — James K. Glassman, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Indeed, in retrospect, the ruling at The Hague a decade ago was the harbinger of a new global order — one based not on rules, norms, and conventions but, increasingly, raw power wielded by the strong against the weak. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in retrospect

• aftereffect
• interconnect
• affect
• aspect
• bedecked
• bisect
• collect
• connect
• correct
• deflect
• detect
• direct