Thesaurus results for COUNTERTREND

countertrend

noun

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

The owner’s suite opens to a panoramic outdoor space featuring a private pool designed for countercurrent swimming.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
But there is an alarming countercurrent that makes the coming release more ominous.

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

Definition of countercurrent

Noun

She was arrested and charged with second-degree child endangerment after her daughter reportedly arrived at school with sunburns, sparking a media frenzy over Krentcil's extreme tanning habits and parenting.

— Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
YPulse’s reporting on Gen Z shopping habits digs into how younger buyers can treat finding affordable alternatives as a legit shopping achievement.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of habit

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His Lieutenant Colonel Nathan Jessep isn’t fooling anyone with the calculated nonchalance and the propensity for quoting Melville and Shakespeare.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
Even with the political wind at their backs for this midterm, Democrats still aren’t sparking enthusiasm among low-propensity voters.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of propensity

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The company plans to test a reactor design and custom fuel similar to those intended for commercial customers.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
Earlier in the day, the actress sat down for press junkets for the film, wearing a custom Vivienne Westwood floral skirt suit by Andreas Kronthaler in hot pink, white and black.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

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The trend marks a stark turn from earlier this decade, when sellers often received well above their asking price as home shoppers empowered by rock-bottom mortgage rates fueled a buying frenzy that sent home prices soaring.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Darker denim tones have really come into their own in the past year, and chocolate hues in particular are a fall fashion trend that shows no signs of slowing down in winter.

— Georgia Trodd, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of trend

Noun

The back seat was somewhat compromised in headroom and legroom (and torso room, thanks to a giant center console), but the car’s curves more than made up for its flaws—at least, from the driver’s seat.

— Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026
Appearing at a promotional event in Mexico City, Kardashian debuted a sharp, shoulder-grazing cut, worn poker-straight with a beautifully blunt finish and the softest inward curve at the ends.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of curve

Noun

Hiring in 2026 has resulted in an uneven demographic shift in the workforce, according to survey estimates analyzed by the Post.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
If there is a starquake, a sudden shift in the neutron star crust, the magnetic field gets shaken violently.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 30 Oct. 2026

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