How to Use countercurrent in a Sentence

countercurrent

noun
  • But there is an alarming countercurrent that makes the coming release more ominous.
    — Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • The owner’s suite opens to a panoramic outdoor space featuring a private pool designed for countercurrent swimming.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
  • And yet, there are signs of a countercurrent, with some newer listening options hinting at a more cohesive alternative.
    — Jonathan Garrett, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025
  • The perfumer is known for creating formulas that do not have many ingredients, running countercurrent to the way most fragrances are developed today.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Still, some of the most standout moments at Coachella 2026 seemed almost indifferent to that logic, suggesting that — as music is wont to do — a countercurrent may be bubbling up.
    — Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026

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