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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
Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 17 Mar. 2025
Neptune, on the other hand, is currently retrograde in its domicile, Pisces, enhancing our intuition while intensifying the need for introspection.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2024
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Mars followed a similar rhythm: The red planet first entered Leo on November 7, 2024, retrograded through the sign from December 7 to January 6, 2025, and re-entered Leo on April 18.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 18 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Meanwhile, Mercury and Venus are retrograde at the top of your chart, attracting bosses, parents and authority figures from your past back into your world.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 17 Mar. 2025
Neptune, on the other hand, is currently retrograde in its domicile, Pisces, enhancing our intuition while intensifying the need for introspection.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2024
Verb
On May 4, Pluto stations retrograde in your ninth house of higher learning and philosophy, encouraging you to reflect on the bigger picture of your beliefs and life goals.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Mars followed a similar rhythm: The red planet first entered Leo on November 7, 2024, retrograded through the sign from December 7 to January 6, 2025, and re-entered Leo on April 18.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrograde
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Digital signing mechanisms, particularly in containerized environments that rely on Kubernetes admission controllers and similar frameworks, must be adapted to quantum-secure signatures while preserving backward compatibility.—
Dino DiMarino,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Trump praised Barkley’s abilities to help the Eagles lift the Lombardi Trophy at the end of their season, especially his backward leap over a Jacksonville Jaguars defender during the regular season.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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That could be a piping hot or iced coffee, classic orange juice, a breakfast soda (no judgment), or even a retro carton of milk or apple juice.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2025
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This flattering duo not only elongates the legs, but also builds a vintage chic aesthetic that is irresistible to lovers of retro style with a contemporary twist.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
27 Apr. 2025
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That volume is masking deteriorating demand from key sectors - particularly domestic manufacturing, which drives more than 60% of big rig ton miles, and ocean imports.—
Lisa Baertlein,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The setting of the urban scenes was crafted by dressing up these Welsh locations to mimic a deteriorating American metropolis, Screen Rant reported.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Its hand moves counterclockwise around the dial once every 24 seconds, whether the time is suspended or not, to remind you that the watch is still working.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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Zoom out: The vortex is an area of low pressure with winds swirling counterclockwise around it .—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
15 Feb. 2025
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The tufted back and rolled arms are cushy but supportive, and the spindle legs give it plenty of vintage character.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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The hillside residence wears vintage Spanish Revival attire—barrel-tile roof, white stucco, arched openings.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That the posing and posturing for the public continued even as the Pentagon descended into turmoil over his rocky leadership seemed to say something, too.—
Jonathan Swan,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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The hospital’s staff had braced for an onslaught of wounded after learning of the disaster, an army of ambulances having descended on the farm to the southwest of the city center where the plane’s carcass lay burning.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2025
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Ferguson often seeks out antique or vintage French bistro wicker, and looks out for names like Franco Albini, Nanimarquina, Bielecky Brothers, and Atelier Vime.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2025
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The space is filled with handmade, antique, and secondhand items including dishes, furniture, jewelry, and art.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Both the Probation Department and DMH declined to comment.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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The burger chain's same-store sales in the U.S. declined 3.6% in the first quarter, reflecting economic pressures weighing on low- and middle-income consumers in particular, McDonald's said on its earnings call.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
1 May 2025
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“Retrograde.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrograde. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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