Thesaurus results for COUNTERTREND

countertrend

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Definition of countertrend

as in countercurrent

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Recent Examples of countertrend That warning has coincided with a countertrend, as consumers and collectors appear to place greater value on things made by human hands. — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 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 The Public Safety Partnership report noted that Cleveland saw a countertrend in violent crime during the last two decades. — Adam Ferrise, cleveland, 7 July 2020

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Noun

But there is an alarming countercurrent that makes the coming release more ominous.

— Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
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

Definition of countercurrent

Noun

Let go of any lingering urges or habits to play it small because when eclipses arrive, there’s higher potential for big life changes.

— Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026
The lunar eclipse in Pisces could also leave you with no choice but to make an adjustment at work or with your health habits.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of habit

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Match voter files and geographic data with CTV platforms to prioritize persuadable voters, low-propensity voters and key districts.

— Kris Qiu, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Still, the series may give younger consumers, known for their propensity for cord cutting, a new reason to keep Comcast’s services in mind.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 July 2026

Definition of propensity

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Time’s explainer notes that current law confines claims to importers of record and customs brokers, and that any broad household compensation would likely have to come through a tax credit or dedicated rebate program enacted by Congress.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
To mark the occasion, the care team coordinated a 100-day celebration for Avery, complete with an adorable custom old lady outfit.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of custom

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There are consulting and data companies that publish on consumer beauty trends and charge for it.

— Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026
That was the continuation of a trend that has seen the Broncos sign 11 of their players to multiyear extensions since before the 2024 season.

— Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of trend

Noun

Varland to start the ninth and was standing on second when Bregman took a 1-2 knuckle-curve and deposited it off the wall and into the basket near the yellow 358-foot marker near the foul pole.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
After Jacob Young walked to put runners on first and second with no outs, Abrams drove an 0-1 knuckle curve from Caleb Kilian (3-7) to deep center field.

— CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of curve

Noun

The shifts, noted the release, will allow for the addition of more than 20 spaces for new vendors.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
August starts in the midst of Leo season, with the first transit of note on August 3 as Chiron (the asteroid of deep wounds and insecurities) shifts further back in its retrograde into the sign of Taurus.

— Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026

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