Thesaurus results for COUNTERTREND

countertrend

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Definition of countertrend

as in countercurrent

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Recent Examples of countertrend 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

Time has a habit of judging architects more generously than their contemporaries often do.

— Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Even the safest options on this list work best alongside consistent sleep habits, such as a regular schedule, a cool dark room and limited screens before bed.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 18, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026

Definition of habit

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Looking at his profile below, the attributes of an anchoring midfielder are all on show with a similar propensity to support his team’s build-up (on-ball involvement) and look after possession (press resistance).

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 July 2026
The customer data platform (CDP) flags the behavioral change, passes a churn propensity score to the CRM, and triggers a win-back sequence in the email platform without anyone pulling a list.

— Thomas Zawacki, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of propensity

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The fifth-floor suite includes a custom bar sink and entertainment nook ready-made for gatherings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2026
The bride and groom wore custom looks by Ashton Michael, the renowned designer celebrated for crafting Davis’ iconic stage attire.

— Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Definition of custom

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Soprano Michelle Allie Drever sings the title role, while tenor Maxwell Ary is Ruggero, the object of her conflicted affections.

— Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
The imprint’s initial discs in 1903 turned Italian tenor Enrico Caruso into the first international record star.

— Steven Johnson, Washington Post, 14 July 2026

Definition of tenor

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Before that, in a trend which lasts to this day, the very best players were always tempted away, to Italy or Spain, towards salaries that German football could never provide.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
His team spent about a month overlaying influenza trends on card spending, hunting for spikes at drugstores, and found a relationship that was never clean enough to use.

— John Drake, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of trend

Noun

Coordinated inquiry across pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and asset managers was especially important in compressing the learning curve.

— Martin Whittaker, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Armani’s Rondevù armchair and Rondevù vis à vis bench are defined by their fluid curves and soft, inviting cushions.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

Definition of curve

Noun

El Niño is a natural climate pattern marked by warmer than average water temperatures in the equatorial Pacific and corresponding shifts in upper atmosphere weather patterns.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
The shift to a squad-cost rule tethered more tightly to revenues has made competing with the richest even harder, and averaging player profits over three years under SCR has narrowed the scope for quick sales to bail clubs out.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026

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