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given to or marked by reflection of the past
Her book takes a retrospective look at the actor's long and distinguished career.
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Recent Examples of retrospective
Those systems are also retrospective; duplicate-content detection is designed to identify existing copies across the platform, not only catch new uploads in real time.
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Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
In 2021, the group completed the restoration and reopened the single screen Cinema Troisi, a retrospective and premiere house which is open 24 hours a day, complete with cafe and student study hall.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Well, one other retrospective question.
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David Remnick,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
The festival has also taken advantage of several anniversaries, with sidebars paying tribute to British auteur Ken Loach on his 90th birthday and a joint retrospective marking Billy Wilder’s 120th birth anniversary alongside Marilyn Monroe’s centenary.
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Marcus Lim,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
In 2021, the group completed the restoration and reopened the single screen Cinema Troisi, a retrospective and premiere house which is open 24 hours a day, complete with cafe and student study hall.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Well, one other retrospective question.
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David Remnick,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
The festival has also taken advantage of several anniversaries, with sidebars paying tribute to British auteur Ken Loach on his 90th birthday and a joint retrospective marking Billy Wilder’s 120th birth anniversary alongside Marilyn Monroe’s centenary.
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Marcus Lim,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrospective
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But the sections that can be read between gaps where the surface is lost point to a philosophical treatise on ethics, arts and human nature.
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In the end, there remain some really stark philosophical divides on the court.
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Amid the allure of international jet-setters, luxury aficionados, art enthusiasts, and avant-garde travelers, five-star Hôtel Lou Pinet offers a serene retreat that captures nostalgic charm and the essence of bohemian chic.
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This nostalgic tradition, which calls for a bit of patience, belongs on every old-fashioned summer bucket list.
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That seems to have helped inspire the introspective, memoiristic aspects of this album.
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Simón’s new film — introspective, often visually breath-stopping, and lensed with glittering coastal beauty by cinematographer Hélène Louvart — premiered at Cannes 2025 in competition, went on to play at myriad festivals, and is only now opening in the United States from Janus Films.
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Experts suggest this approach, prioritizing analytical thought and protecting attention, is a form of self-care in an increasingly digital world.
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Waymo product management director David Margines told us the company has analytical data covering five cities and more than 220 million fully autonomous miles through the end of March 2026 — the equivalent, the Waymo crew said, of over 250 human lifetimes behind the wheel.
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High ceilings and generous proportions create volume, while thoughtful transitions blur the lines between interior and exterior, extending daily life beyond the home’s four walls.
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The bold contrast calls for thoughtful choices of wall color.
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Was came from a working-class industrial city, making music reflective of Detroit’s technological upheaval and economic neglect.
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Practically architectural in its precision, her hair is pulled straight back and upwards without a visible part to create a smooth, downright reflective surface from her hairline to the crown.
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“Retrospective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrospective. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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