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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.
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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.
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Ashley Kennedy,
Robb Report,
14 Aug. 2025
This average hid an important countertrend.
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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.
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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.
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Adam Ferrise,
cleveland,
7 July 2020
The growth of conservative think tanks parallels the leftward migration of expertise in general: Call it a countertrend.
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Chris Mooney,
Discover Magazine,
14 June 2011
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
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
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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.
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And yet, there are signs of a countercurrent, with some newer listening options hinting at a more cohesive alternative.
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Why the at-home mani pedi trend is growing Three forces are driving the shift, including DIY beauty habits that stuck after the pandemic, the rising price of salon services and a steady stream of social tutorials that make at-home nails feel achievable.
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Streamline commitments and adjust one habit to fit what is realistic.
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Cantor said the key question is whether low-propensity voters who have been attracted to the Republican Party will turn out.
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Here was a way to fix inside digital resin some of her habits and propensities, through the words of three of her daughters.
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Meanwhile, the glamorous Chandelier Bar—named for the sparkling custom light installation of some 15,000 crystals that is the centerpiece of the hotel lobby—is the place to sip classic New Orleans libations like the Sazerac and French 75 or a signature Chandelier martini.
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Those who rely on custom mobility devices still have to fly commercial or find another way to get to the games, and risk damage to their wheelchairs in the process.
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Oilers hire Babcock In another controversial coaching move, albeit of a completely different tenor, the Oilers finally hired Mike Babcock as their head coach.
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Wilkins will join the remaining lineup of Lee Greenwood, tenor Christopher Macchio, and … Trump himself?
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Sergeant Ashley Smith, a police officer of 16 years, published a TikTok video about the troubling criminal trend.
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While complexion trends may be in their dewy era, there's still something to be said for a great powder foundation—especially on hot, sticky summer days.
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The Math Behind Deteriorating Road Conditions Street maintenance follows a cost curve that is rarely appreciated outside public works circles.
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On curves like the one where the derailment occurred, the railroad uses metal poles instead of wood.
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But in the long term, several shifts Warsh announced mean the central bank could look and operate differently by the end of the year.
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The crypto playbook The political activity of these AI companies and executives reflects a dramatic shift from how emerging technology companies have historically engaged with politics.
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“Countertrend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countertrend. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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