as in philosophical
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
This year’s 1965 to 1978 retrospective highlighted the brand’s pioneering spirit in jewelry watch design, while celebrating timeless craftsmanship and innovation.
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
And if anybody was going to make the first retrospective horror movie about lockdown, a freakazoid (complimentary) like Ari Aster would do it.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2025
In a retrospective study, researchers analyzed the number of acne vulgaris diagnoses among people with obesity but not diabetes who had been prescribed Saxenda (liraglutide), Wegovy (semaglutide), or Zepbound (tirzepatide).
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025
Pay a visit to their scenic tasting room to sample current releases, or schedule the retrospective tasting to try wines from 2018 and beyond.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
And if anybody was going to make the first retrospective horror movie about lockdown, a freakazoid (complimentary) like Ari Aster would do it.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2025
In a retrospective study, researchers analyzed the number of acne vulgaris diagnoses among people with obesity but not diabetes who had been prescribed Saxenda (liraglutide), Wegovy (semaglutide), or Zepbound (tirzepatide).
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025
Pay a visit to their scenic tasting room to sample current releases, or schedule the retrospective tasting to try wines from 2018 and beyond.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrospective
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However, Penn, who is currently working on an untitled project about the late journalist Jamal Khashoggi, is philosophical about the harsh reality of potential consequences.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The unmistakable calamity of costly errors both physical and philosophical have left the Kings with an inexcusable end to their season.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Several editors commented that the icing tasted the most homemade yet nostalgic.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Employing nostalgic tropes as embodied by Orbison’s songs subverts those movies from their own cinematic tradition, thus marking a departure from standard film noir.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
3 May 2025
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What follows is an introspective and daring character study focused on the janky psyches of the anti-heroes known as the Thunderbolts.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2025
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Because as fun as a sparkling mango-lime drink might sound, knowing what’s inside can save you from a surprisingly introspective Wednesday afternoon.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Let the machines show us what can be done with analytic manipulation of the manifold.—
D. Graham Burnett,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2025
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Pedagogies Asking Scholarly Questions with JSTOR Daily Help students develop analytic and scholarly questioning skills using a quick activity built on JSTOR Daily roundups and syllabi.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Apr. 2025
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The experience reflects the same thoughtful curation found throughout one of Waikiki’s most exclusive boutique hotels, where nine residential-style suites, each an entire floor with private elevator access, redefine oceanfront luxury.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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For all its thoughtful flourishes, a meal at Kabawa feels easygoing and joyous.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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The new camp will also include spa offerings and wellness programming, designed for reflective and restorative stays, rooted in nature.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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This latest study was also more reflective of real-world protein intake than previous research.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Retrospective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrospective. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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