as in review
a usually critical look at a past event
in retrospect, we should have saved more money for college
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Recent Examples of retrospect
Adventureland has gotten better in retrospect — a movie that’s anchored by killer needle drops from the ’80s, sharp supporting turns by Stewart and Bill Hader, and a humanity that evokes Eisenberg’s more recent directorial debut, A Real Pain.
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Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2025
Was the gun going off in the first episode when George is in the saloon in the Old West a bit of foreshadowing?
Only in retrospect.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 4 Aug. 2025
The two eventually patched things up, with Scott taking solace that the interaction barely registered in Strong's mind, and Strong apologizing in retrospect anyway.
—Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 4 Aug. 2025
If interest rates hold steady or begin to decline later in the year, today’s purchases could look like a smart move in retrospect.
—Shonda Novak, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2025
Was the gun going off in the first episode when George is in the saloon in the Old West a bit of foreshadowing?
Only in retrospect.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 4 Aug. 2025
The two eventually patched things up, with Scott taking solace that the interaction barely registered in Strong's mind, and Strong apologizing in retrospect anyway.
—Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 4 Aug. 2025
If interest rates hold steady or begin to decline later in the year, today’s purchases could look like a smart move in retrospect.
—Shonda Novak, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrospect
Noun
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The hearing officer review will be during a meeting beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, online.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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That means even comprehensive plans and zoning updates already adopted in the past year — after significant public input and review — are now vulnerable to legal challenge.—
Haley Busch,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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Biden said age criticisms 'took on a life of its own' In the months since his November 2024 loss, questions over the impact of his age and perceived physical deterioration have not gone away, as the Democratic Party continues its retrospection of the defeat.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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But framing Paul American as a retrospection on labor, with the boys and their family and their lackeys gassing them up over and over, just isn’t that interesting.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2025
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This year’s reappraisal sets a new record-high for the second time since 2017.—
Austin Hornbostel,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Cognitive reappraisal—interpreting a stressful event in a different light—can significantly improve emotional outcomes.—
Andriana Eliadis,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Bondi and Blanche informed the president that his name, as well as those of other high-profile figures, came up in their reexamination of documents connected to the case that had not previously been made public.—
Maggie Haberman,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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That alone should prompt a reexamination of what, and who, is sitting on your balance sheet.—
John Winsor,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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“Retrospect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrospect. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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