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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
Pay a visit to their scenic tasting room to sample current releases, or schedule the retrospective tasting to try wines from 2018 and beyond.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
Smaller retrospective studies – those that look back in time – suggest that there are benefits to using GLP-1 medications with type 1 diabetes.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
This isn’t the only retrospective look that Corgan is taking in 2025.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2025
Kazuo Hara will also receive his first ever Los Angeles retrospective featuring his early films Goodbye CP, Extreme Private Eros: Love Song 1974 and the West Coast premiere of Minamata Mandala.
—Peter White, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2025
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
Smaller retrospective studies – those that look back in time – suggest that there are benefits to using GLP-1 medications with type 1 diabetes.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
This isn’t the only retrospective look that Corgan is taking in 2025.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2025
Kazuo Hara will also receive his first ever Los Angeles retrospective featuring his early films Goodbye CP, Extreme Private Eros: Love Song 1974 and the West Coast premiere of Minamata Mandala.
—Peter White, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrospective
Adjective
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But until then the cosmos is appreciated for its scientific and philosophical value.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Through a lyrical and visually textured style, Brazilian director Fernanda Alves Salgado crafts a journey that’s both intimate and philosophical.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2025
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Han deliberately juxtaposed high-tech elements like holograms against retro settings like Euljiro, a neighborhood known for its nostalgic atmosphere.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2025
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Reflection and Commentary By reflecting on memories through a combination of nostalgic ocean art and Western art and engaging the viewer by commenting on societal issues and environmental concerns, Nathan’s work demonstrates significant appeal.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Many employers now recognize that these introspective qualities lead to more thorough work output and innovative solutions.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Catapulted into overnight fame by their massively successful debut album, San Francisco indie rock band Counting Crows and their introspective frontman Adam Duritz were suddenly the biggest rockstars in the world, defiantly facing whatever came next.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2025
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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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Virtual work can be thoughtful, efficient, and sustainable, but only if the foundation is clear.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The post sparked a thoughtful discussion in the comments, with one user suggesting that neither party was necessarily in the wrong.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
23 Apr. 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 1 May. 2025.
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