in retrospect

phrase

: in considering the past or a past event

Examples of in retrospect in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One moment in 2023 while with the Cardinals particularly stands out in retrospect. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2026

That, in retrospect, becomes still another example of this show’s bad-faith wrong-footing. — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026

Last year, Illinois pounded Duke 45-19, which is viewed more significantly in retrospect, considering both programs finished with nine wins. — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

So that seems like a case of poor experimental design on whoever was doing the benchmark attempt in retrospect. — Quanta Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in retrospect

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