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Recent Examples of countertrend
First, there was a classic bull flag pattern in July and August, with a short-term countertrend pattern of lower highs and lower lows.
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David Keller, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
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
This average hid an important countertrend.
—Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2023
Yet as Andrés Spokoiny, president and CEO of the Jewish Funders Network, explains, NJPS also gave rise to a countertrend: deliberate policies of welcoming and attracting intermarried families.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, sun-sentinel.com, 11 May 2021
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
The growth of conservative think tanks parallels the leftward migration of expertise in general: Call it a countertrend.
—Chris Mooney, Discover Magazine, 14 June 2011
David Keller, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
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
This average hid an important countertrend.
—Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2023
Yet as Andrés Spokoiny, president and CEO of the Jewish Funders Network, explains, NJPS also gave rise to a countertrend: deliberate policies of welcoming and attracting intermarried families.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, sun-sentinel.com, 11 May 2021
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
The growth of conservative think tanks parallels the leftward migration of expertise in general: Call it a countertrend.
—Chris Mooney, Discover Magazine, 14 June 2011
Recent Examples of Synonyms for countertrend
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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That roughly adds up to between $100 to $200 in annual savings per driver in 2025, depending on drivers’ locations and habits, according to the US Energy Administration and the Department of Transportation.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Ingredients to Keep an Eye Out For Other than daily healthy habits, supplements, and certain ingredients will be key to increasing our energy levels.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Like her husband, Jackie Jackson has a propensity for activism.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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The director pulls back on his propensity to cut everything like a movie trailer and allows key numbers to play out at length.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Trump has broken with custom by declining to invite all governors to the traditional White House meeting and dinner.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Costco has not announced when its online ordering for custom cakes will be available.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, keep an eye and ear on Peter Neureuther, who exuded charisma and displayed a marvelous tenor voice as lovestruck revolutionary Marius.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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The bond component will have a tenor of no more than 7 years, and will be non-callable for no more than 3 years, and the loan component will be non-callable for no more than 1 year.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Take Keke Palmer in a butter yellow and cream vintage Dior bustier dress with a scarf-tie waist, or Kate Hudson, who combined all the mid-10s and boho trends by wearing a leathery peplum and balloon pants by Chloé.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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But as trends like fragrance wardrobing and the popularity of #PerfumeTok — a content niche on TikTok dedicated solely to talking about perfume — have emerged, the fragrance category has been propelled to more than 20 consecutive quarters of growth.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Over the past couple of seasons, Flaherty has ramped up the usage of his knuckle-curve to play off his slider, while Gray has added a cutter and made some subtle changes to his fastballs.—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The improved stability of the pack’s voltage curve helped support low-voltage operation while reducing the risk of sudden power loss or crash.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The shift in power from the media to the sources to the subjects.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Longitudinal studies across diverse populations will be needed to assess whether shifts in the oral microbiome can predict future weight gain, insulin resistance, or cardiometabolic decline, and perhaps most excitingly, whether modifying one's oral ecosystem alters systemic metabolic markers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Countertrend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countertrend. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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