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countertrend

noun

Definition of countertrendnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for countertrend
  1. countercurrent
  2. habit
  3. propensity
  4. custom
  5. tenor
  6. trend
  7. curve
  8. shift
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
  • Rios had been to rehab several times, but couldn’t seem to kick the habit long term until recently, Ward said.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Most of that problem stems from poor savings habits by governors and legislators who served prior to 2011.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of habit
Noun
  • April’s propensity for nicking small items that don’t belong to her is mentioned only once, transparently used to drive a plotline that’s already shoddy.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Based on marginal propensities to consume for the population likely to receive the checks, Smetters estimated that about $400 billion would be spent within the first two quarters after the payments go out.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of propensity
Noun
  • Diners will notice Postino’s custom millwork, camera wall and artsy design elements that call attention to Plaza Midwood’s past.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Ella Beatty Ella Beatty turned to Harbison Studio for her custom red carpet look.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of custom
Noun
  • Toward the end of the clip, the tenor of Moreno’s voice and the footage shift.
    — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
  • For this performance, the work was specially arranged for the tenor and bass voices of the Turtle Creek Chorale.
    — Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of tenor
Noun
  • The approach also fits with a wider industry trend toward combining sensors, processors and AI capabilities closer to where data is generated.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026
  • This individual can map the demographic trends across neighborhoods and help systems make enrollment zoning decisions that can shift zones or consolidate to nearby schools as enrollment declines.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of trend
Noun
  • Printing circuits on curves One of the team’s systems mounts an aerosol jet printer on an articulated robotic arm.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Fluid, geometric shapes mimic the soft curves of the flower, rendered in sterling silver and Swarovski Zirconia.
    — Simone Cook, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of curve
Noun
  • When a whisker bends against a surface, these sensors measure tiny pressure shifts to calculate contact depth and location in three dimensions instantly.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Toward the end of the clip, the tenor of Moreno’s voice and the footage shift.
    — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of shift

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“Countertrend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countertrend. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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