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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
Colin Bedell, Them, 20 Mar. 2025
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
Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
In a subplot, Paul Baker and Samir visit a pawn shop to try to sell a gun Samir doesn’t want in the house, but Paul Baker struggles to talk to the owner, who seems progressive in his actions and beliefs, and completely retrograde in his language.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025
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Verb
Since Venus is currently retrograde, this isn’t your average Venus-Neptune conjunction.
—Colin Bedell, Them, 20 Mar. 2025
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
Adverb
Venus retrograde moving into your sign on the 27th may bring past connections or unresolved emotions back into focus.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
In a subplot, Paul Baker and Samir visit a pawn shop to try to sell a gun Samir doesn’t want in the house, but Paul Baker struggles to talk to the owner, who seems progressive in his actions and beliefs, and completely retrograde in his language.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrograde
Adjective
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What should have been his biggest weakness—his origin in a seemingly backward country—was his greatest strength.—
Ekow Eshun
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
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Shaped like a human heart and engineered to actually beat, the Schiaparelli necklace created a dramatic and surreal effect on the runway, where it was showcased by a model wearing a backward red dress.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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With gradient hues of pinks and purples, the set comes in retro colors to add a touch of vibrancy to your cabinets.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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Not only was there visibility on some of the chicer kits like Palmeiras and Borussia Dortmund, which both boast a more retro collar style with a proficiency in color theory, there was a noted interest in DIY styling and upcycling of soccer jerseys.—
Alyssa Hardy,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flash flood emergency for Ruidoso on Tuesday, warning of rapidly deteriorating conditions and rising river levels that threatened homes and businesses.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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The latest example of trouble resulting from this definitional confusion comes from the deteriorating relationship between Microsoft and OpenAI.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 July 2025
Adverb
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Generally, the way our winter storm conditions tend to work is that a low-pressure system rotates counterclockwise, bringing warm moist air up from southern regions to crash into cold air masses.—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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The impact caused the bus to flip counterclockwise and do a complete rotation before landing upright.—
Skye Seipp,
Austin American-Statesman,
4 Apr. 2024
Adjective
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Or, grab these classic Reebok sneakers with a vintage look, and these soft New Balance low tops that offer support all day.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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Keke Palmer stepped out last month in Midtown Manhattan in mirrored gold stilettos with a vintage Versace mini, while Sabrina Carpenter made headlines in six-inch Christian Louboutins at a pre–Met Gala cocktail.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
6 July 2025
Verb
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Hours earlier, another Pride celebration at Washing Square Park descended into chaos after a false report of gunfire and an individual deploying bear spray into a crowd sparked a stampede of people running for their lives.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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Skiers may descend La Videmanette (part of the greater Gstaad ski area) in the winter, but the mountain turns into a climber’s haven in the warmer months.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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Walking inside, you’re met with period details that anchor the home in its early 20th-century roots: antique doors, wrought iron railings, hardwood floors, and lofty ceilings create a warm, timeless atmosphere.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 June 2025
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Her aunt doesn’t have time to take her sightseeing, her cousin Céline is cool and dismissive, and her grandmother, who runs an antique shop, is distraught when a precious family heirloom—a drawing by Matisse—goes missing.—
Caroline Carlson
June 30,
Literary Hub,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Disney officials declined to comment on individual plans out of respect for all guests.—
Jasmine Mendez
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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Cal Fire officials declined to comment on whether either of the companies has had prior violations or enforcement actions, citing the active investigation.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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“Retrograde.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrograde. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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