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

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

Known for his intense study habits, Kuechly was a five-time All-Pro linebacker, the 2012 AP Defensive Rookie of the Year and 2013 AP Defensive Player of the Year during his eight-year career with the Carolina Panthers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
To an outsider, and in isolation, some of these habits may not seem so extreme—Reddit peptides excepted.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of habit

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The Florida law allows family members, doctors, law enforcement or other professionals to seek emergency mental health services and temporarily hold a person over concerns for their mental health or propensity for self-harm.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2026
Only 149,714 of them were high-propensity applications, the subset statistically likely to hire an employee.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of propensity

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The amenities are highbrow in all the right ways, from the custom Eckhaus Latta bathrobes to the bags of Bjorn Qorn in the minibar.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026
Ten-foot ceilings, custom built-ins, and oversized windows define the aerie, while open living and dining rooms extend across 65 feet of direct Central Park frontage, creating an expansive setting for both everyday living and entertaining.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of custom

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And while legal experts caution against reading criminal intent into violent art, the morbid tenor of Burke’s work is hard to ignore.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
Past recipients of the award include artist Gerhard Richter, designer Vivienne Westwood, artist Neo Rauch, cellist Sol Gabetta, and tenor Rolando Villazón.

— News Desk, Artforum, 31 July 2026

Definition of tenor

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Yet research carried out by The Athletic shows the trend is rapidly intensifying.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
The move reflects a broader strategy by Chinese automakers to manufacture closer to African consumers rather than rely solely on imports, though the trend is just getting started.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of trend

Noun

Built partly to fit the curve of the Kilner Bank behind, much of the noise generated inside is retained despite all four corners being open.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
At the same time, today’s retail environment benefits from those decisions being backed by data, especially as trends, size curves, channels and customer preferences shift faster than traditional planning cycles.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of curve

Noun

Chainalysis attributes 84% of illicit crypto transaction volume to stablecoins, the endpoint of a shift the crime economy started making years ago, and stablecoins now settle more monthly volume than ACH.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Puberty already shifts this rhythm later, which is why many teenagers do not feel tired until close to midnight.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026

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