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Recent Examples of countercurrent
Still, some of the most standout moments at Coachella 2026 seemed almost indifferent to that logic, suggesting that — as music is wont to do — a countercurrent may be bubbling up.
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Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
And yet, there are signs of a countercurrent, with some newer listening options hinting at a more cohesive alternative.
—Jonathan Garrett, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025
At the same time, a countercurrent is gaining momentum—one rooted in indigenous knowledge systems, farmer autonomy, and land stewardship.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Key features include a sun deck, with a large pool with countercurrent jets and a Jacuzzi, and five balconies and sea terraces, one of which connects to a lower deck guest cabin.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
Similarly underdeveloped is any discussion of countercurrents from the right, which underwent its own midcentury cultural and intellectual renaissance.
—Beverly Gage, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2021
The controller's programmed with nine gear settings: the countercurrent controlling torque on the axle is reduced or increased automatically based on the grade the bike is traveling on.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Sep. 2021
The arrangement functions as a countercurrent heat exchanger, warming blood in the veins and cooling blood in the arteries.
—Carl Zimmer, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
The perfumer is known for creating formulas that do not have many ingredients, running countercurrent to the way most fragrances are developed today.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
And yet, there are signs of a countercurrent, with some newer listening options hinting at a more cohesive alternative.
—Jonathan Garrett, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025
At the same time, a countercurrent is gaining momentum—one rooted in indigenous knowledge systems, farmer autonomy, and land stewardship.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Key features include a sun deck, with a large pool with countercurrent jets and a Jacuzzi, and five balconies and sea terraces, one of which connects to a lower deck guest cabin.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
Similarly underdeveloped is any discussion of countercurrents from the right, which underwent its own midcentury cultural and intellectual renaissance.
—Beverly Gage, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2021
The controller's programmed with nine gear settings: the countercurrent controlling torque on the axle is reduced or increased automatically based on the grade the bike is traveling on.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Sep. 2021
The arrangement functions as a countercurrent heat exchanger, warming blood in the veins and cooling blood in the arteries.
—Carl Zimmer, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
The perfumer is known for creating formulas that do not have many ingredients, running countercurrent to the way most fragrances are developed today.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for countercurrent
Noun
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First, there was a classic bull flag pattern in July and August, with a short-term countertrend pattern of lower highs and lower lows.—
David Keller,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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In a travel landscape where nearly every detail can be planned, controlled, and optimized, a quiet countertrend is emerging—one that celebrates the unknown.—
Ashley Kennedy,
Robb Report,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The first image in the exhibition announced the playful tenor of the oversize works, which often verged on the ludic despite the lack of spontaneity owing to the cumbersome Land Camera.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Throughout his prolific career, Bryson became known for his pristine tenor and remarkable reserves of technical ability, working with fellow illustrious R&B singers including Sam Cooke and Brian McKnight.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2026
Noun
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But Cardoso still has a propensity to fade out of games, notably scoring only two points in a loss to the Toronto Tempo on Wednesday.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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The suit also criticizes ChatGPT’s propensity to agree with users, arguing that the service’s sycophancy can lead users to develop dangerous psychological attachment to the platform and cause users to pay money to unlock more generous usage quotas.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Aromatically, Herradura shows cooked agave, vanilla, cinnamon, and oak, with orange peel and a faint earthy undercurrent.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Shop the Marc Jacobs Beauty Collection Now Naturally, Jacobs also infused an undercurrent of rebellion.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 May 2026
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College football has a habit of romanticizing the past in ways that don’t match the actual results.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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This is especially true this month, as the astro-weather challenges everything from your friendships and group dynamics to your day-to-day habits and emotional boundaries.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Custom app icon, fonts Instagram Plus gives the app's users the ability to choose a custom app icon, versus just the standard tile.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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As was his custom with donors, the chief wrote a letter thanking him for the contribution.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Are more acute vulnerabilities being exposed by the rise in yields, and will elevated inflation expectations create an undertow to equity valuations?—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Pause, cut the message down to what is clear and kind, then respond from the present instead of the undertow.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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“Countercurrent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countercurrent. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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