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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
For OEMs competing in the connected device market, an IoT retrospective uncovers patterns in progress that still influence today's challenges, especially concerning securing, managing and updating connected devices at scale.
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Thomas Ryd, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Amid deluges of art generated by artificial intelligence and bananas taped on walls, contemporary viewers may find guidance at a major retrospective exhibition of Duchamp’s works next year.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025
The retrospective will then tour select markets across the U.S. throughout the fall, with Shout!
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 26 June 2025
The designer made that statement during an interview to discuss his retrospective exhibition opening to the public Thursday at the Palais Galliera fashion museum in Paris.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 26 June 2025
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Thomas Ryd, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Amid deluges of art generated by artificial intelligence and bananas taped on walls, contemporary viewers may find guidance at a major retrospective exhibition of Duchamp’s works next year.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025
The retrospective will then tour select markets across the U.S. throughout the fall, with Shout!
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 26 June 2025
The designer made that statement during an interview to discuss his retrospective exhibition opening to the public Thursday at the Palais Galliera fashion museum in Paris.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrospective
Adjective
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But lawmakers say what caught their attention was more of a philosophical difference.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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Bohemian does not begin to describe the brothers, one of whom has a picture of the Dalai Lama in their kitchen, or the film, which is narrated by a philosophical bull called Nandy.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The collection was nostalgic and quintessentially Chanel, with a focus on archival pieces and silhouettes featuring tweed and contrasting delicate fabrics.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Regardless of the reason behind our nostalgia for blue places, the results are important for all of us, who may benefit from feeling a bit more nostalgic for the past.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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That isolation pushed me into this more introspective, handmade process with mirrors and painting.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The group's raspy, guttural-growl vocals, introspective lyrics and aggressive beats are old and young.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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More analytic services will also be offered, including CPO market reports, sales trends and more.—
Roberta Naas,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The method by which these investigations were conducted will be well known to psychoanalysts and analytic patients.—
Louise Glück,
The New Yorker,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The dress even has thoughtful front pockets for stashing goods on the go.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 July 2025
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The genre as a whole is widely celebrated for its age-appropriate narratives and emotional depth, and the film has long been praised for its thoughtful portrayal of childhood and growing up.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Faculty at Ivy League and other top schools are encouraged to revisit their course policies regularly, experiment with new pedagogical methods, and guide students through the process of using AI in responsible, reflective ways.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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On July 5, the low angle of the sun will cast prominent shadows along the eastern rim of the impact crater, while highlighting reflective debris streaks known as ejecta rays that were cast out during its creation some 800 million years ago.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
5 July 2025
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“Retrospective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrospective. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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