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as in retro
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time
the loft's retrograde decor seeks to capture the look and feel of the swinging '60s
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as in to deteriorate
to become worse or of less value
the Dark Ages, the period following the fall of the Roman Empire when Western civilization seriously retrograded
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as in counterclockwise
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Recent Examples of retrograde
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Since Venus is currently retrograde, this isn’t your average Venus-Neptune conjunction.
—Colin Bedell, Them, 20 Mar. 2025
Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Don’t be afraid to express your innermost thoughts and feelings after Saturn stations retrograde on July 13.
—Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 24 June 2025
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Verb
In addition to re-evaluating our relationships, finances and values, decisions around our appearance and personal aesthetics could feel off when Venus is retrograde.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Since Venus is currently retrograde, this isn’t your average Venus-Neptune conjunction.
—Colin Bedell, Them, 20 Mar. 2025
Adverb
Venus retrograde moving into your sign on the 27th may bring past connections or unresolved emotions back into focus.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Don’t be afraid to express your innermost thoughts and feelings after Saturn stations retrograde on July 13.
—Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrograde
Adjective
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That mindset makes memory a forward-looking asset, not just a backward glance.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Mercury’s backward spin in Leo lasts from July 18th to August 11th and will stir the pot even more.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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These retro sandals are a packable vacation pick that’s both on-trend and functional, and they’re fitted with the woven exterior and adjustable straps that this style is so well-known for.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
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Shop for antiques at the Tri-State Antiques Market Find a new piece for your collection at Indiana's largest antiques and vintage-only market, featuring over 200 vendors with a wide variety of vintage and retro goods.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Verb
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While the fintech company presents a mixed investment profile with strong balance sheet metrics offset by deteriorating growth and profitability challenges, the index inclusion provides near-term support for a stock that has demonstrated extreme volatility lately.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The rallies are borne of a deep dissatisfaction with the state of the economy, the deteriorating quality of public services, the administration’s overzealous approach to taxation, and police brutality.—
Ken Opalo,
semafor.com,
21 July 2025
Adverb
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Generally, the way our winter storm conditions tend to work is that a low-pressure system rotates counterclockwise, bringing warm moist air up from southern regions to crash into cold air masses.—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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The impact caused the bus to flip counterclockwise and do a complete rotation before landing upright.—
Skye Seipp,
Austin American-Statesman,
4 Apr. 2024
Adjective
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Carrie had all this vintage YSL, all of these really great pieces.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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The historic yet modernized living spaces span three levels and boast a mix of hardwood and tile floors, vaulted wood-beam ceilings, plaster walls, glass doorknobs, vintage light fixtures, and interior doors crafted from solid wood.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
17 July 2025
Verb
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Riders descend the steep volcanic slope at speeds up to 40 miles per hour, wearing jumpsuits and goggles for protection.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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The company descended into a form of professional wrestling madness as storylines no longer made sense, with the curtain frequently pulled back to expose pro wrestling in a way that was heresy to many longtime fans.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Just off the sand, antique shops and farm stands along the streets of Southampton give it a small-town feel.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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Consider looking for these pieces at a souvenir shop on your next beach vacation or at an antique store, which will give them a special meaning.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Brown-Forman's sales declined 5% in the 2025 fiscal year, partly due to ongoing tariff disputes.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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The wrestler had first been pitched a TV series in 2002, but declined.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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“Retrograde.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrograde. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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