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

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

Definition of countercurrent

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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

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And while Holland has yet to produce any Telemachus method dressing, Zendaya has been Athena incarnate in custom Jacquemus, drapey Khaite, and sculptural vintage Givenchy headgear.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 17 July 2026
Last month, China’s export growth accelerated 27% from a year earlier, recovering from a double-digit year-over-year dip for most of the year, according to China customs data.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 July 2026

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Playing the banjo, the guitar and some mandolin as well as singing tenor vocals, Manion became the leader and chief humorist of the band.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 July 2026
The trigger is not typically a specific threat to someone’s career, but broader angst, Pennington says, based on her AI tools’ analysis of the emotional tenor of the conversations.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 10 July 2026

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With so many faces coming and going, the hope is the swirl doesn't upset relationships and positive trend lines that have taken years to construct.

— Chris Tye, CBS News, 14 July 2026
The overall trend, however, remains one of long-term forest loss, particularly in tropical regions where biodiversity is highest.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

Definition of trend

Noun

Netflix’s decade-plus run of TV dominance means Wall Street and others judge it on an unforgiving curve, and when issues crop up — like this last stretch of mediocre ratings — folks are going to take notice.

— Josef Adalian, Vulture, 16 July 2026
Investors will still take note of Treasury moves, but volatility should be watched at the short end of the curve (a year or two), rather than at the long end (10- and 30-year Treasuries).

— Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 July 2026

Definition of curve

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All the players have put in a very tough shift so my thoughts and appreciation go to the players who were out there.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
That’s why ResMed customers are seeing big shifts toward offline meetups and community pages, which help build brand loyalty in a different way.

— Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

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