Thesaurus results for COUNTERCURRENT

countercurrent

noun

Definition of countercurrent

as in countertrend

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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. — 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 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

This countertrend strength comes within a multiyear downtrend, but the cyclical upmove appears to have staying power.

— Katie Stockton, CNBC, 8 June 2026
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

Definition of countertrend

Noun

The tenor of this summer, and much of next season, was already determined months ago.

— Nick Friedell, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Unfortunately, this can lead to some individuals lashing out in response to their own insecurities, hate and low bar of aptitude, which is confirmed by the tenor of the attacks.

— Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of tenor

Noun

But working against Measure A’s proponents is the propensity of homeowners to turn out for an election at higher rates than renters.

— Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2026
Batcho has spent the past three decades researching the emotion and even developed a Nostalgia Inventory, which measures individuals’ propensity toward it.

— Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026

Definition of propensity

Noun

Love, for Tingle, isn’t just the undercurrent of all of his work.

— Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
Tides of Temptation is set on the lush island of Nevis, where paradise hides a dangerous undercurrent… and beautiful young Constance (Wilkerson) is trapped inside of it.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 1 July 2026

Definition of undercurrent

Noun

Lipa recently wed Callum Turner and modeled several bridal looks, including a custom Schiaparelli haute couture suit for her civil ceremony and a custom Chanel couture gown for her second wedding ceremony.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
In 2025, the company introduced NVLink Fusion, a program that allows hyperscalers and cloud providers to build custom AI systems around Nvidia’s scale-up fabric.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 9 July 2026

Definition of custom

Noun

That wistful undertow stems from Zimmerman’s casual acceptance of his advancing age.

— Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 22 June 2026
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