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as in retro
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time
the loft's retrograde decor seeks to capture the look and feel of the swinging '60s
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as in to deteriorate
to become worse or of less value
the Dark Ages, the period following the fall of the Roman Empire when Western civilization seriously retrograded
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as in counterclockwise
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Recent Examples of retrograde
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
And, most gratifyingly for a genre that can sometimes feel stuck in retrograde masculinity, a lot of those three-dimensional characters are women.
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Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 May 2026
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Reevaluate resource allocation as Mercury stations retrograde under a Capricorn full moon.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
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Adjective
Its constituents are terrifically underpriced by a crippled stock market operating in a retrograde marketplace.
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Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
And, most gratifyingly for a genre that can sometimes feel stuck in retrograde masculinity, a lot of those three-dimensional characters are women.
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Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 May 2026
Verb
Mercury stations retrograde in Cancer, slowing communication around home, family, care, memory, and emotional safety.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Reevaluate resource allocation as Mercury stations retrograde under a Capricorn full moon.
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrograde
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These backward glances don’t play as nostalgia.
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Panels jump forward and backward in time.
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From bold color contrast to sheer layering and retro prints, caftans can be styled far beyond a basic beach coverup.
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The Eastport patio umbrella is Serena & Lily’s interpretation of a retro silhouette adapted to fit a coastal aesthetic.
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England reached stumps on 103-4 after 15 overs, still needing 270 runs in its seemingly forlorn chase of 373 to win on a deteriorating pitch and heading for a first defeat in a home series of three or more tests since 2012.
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Intensifying wildfires across eastern Utah and western Colorado are sending thick smoke into portions of the state, creating hazy skies and deteriorating air quality for many mountain and western Colorado communities.
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While the standard ballroom line of dance travels counterclockwise around the floor, the White House ballroom may, at times, switch to clockwise, instantly creating a room full of line-of-dance criminals, which is a deportable offense.
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Pressing down on the wrench, move it counterclockwise then clockwise.
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Lectra noted that the trend also reflects the boom in resale and vintage fashion, where consumers snap up DIY and one-of-a-kind designs.
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The finish leans heavily into baking spice, evoking the end of some vintage high-rye bourbons.
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Another witness said Lopez stood up twice as the aircraft began descending into Las Vegas, went to the restroom, then returned to his seat before suddenly launching the attack.
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Around 1,000 attendees are expected to descend on Madison Square Garden over the next two days to celebrate the union of the music superstar and Super Bowl champion.
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At work, Kirkham uses an antique sand hourglass which times an hour.
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The cedar’s visible woodgrain adds a rustic quality, and the roof’s shingles create an antique aesthetic.
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After years of declining sales, American Girl dolls are seeing a resurgence.
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In May, during a tense commission meeting, a majority of commissioners declined to give her a raise after her first year on the job.
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“Retrograde.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrograde. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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