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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
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 18 July 2025
Likewise, the intensely retrograde gender politics—and the text’s out-of-control, onanistic eroticism—seem fairly personal and specific.
—Book Marks
june 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
Colin Bedell, Them., 26 Aug. 2025
The Five of Swords arrives to suggest tension in relationships, possibly due to miscommunication around the time that Mercury stations retrograde on the 15th.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Mercury is technically retrograde now attracting old flames and past situations with kids into your world.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 18 July 2025
Likewise, the intensely retrograde gender politics—and the text’s out-of-control, onanistic eroticism—seem fairly personal and specific.
—Book Marks
june 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
Adverb
On September 5, Uranus, newly in Gemini as of last July, will then retrograde until February 4, 2026.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 26 Aug. 2025
The Five of Swords arrives to suggest tension in relationships, possibly due to miscommunication around the time that Mercury stations retrograde on the 15th.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrograde
Adjective
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And the trends have not been in favor of doing better, including uncertainty and backward steps from federal and state programs.—
Alan J. Borsuk,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Shift your weight between your forward and backward legs to move your hips forward and backward (as opposed to around).—
Health Editorial Team,
Health,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Jess Murphy, founder of the design studio The Lawns Collective, links the current pattern fever directly back to a nostalgia for the retro styles of the past.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
2 Sep. 2025
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And Kim says that drawing from nature – with a retro design that’s brings a nostalgic touch – the color is both restorative and resilient.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The 112-year-old school building has asbestos and a deteriorating foundation.—
Erica Mosca,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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But when the levees failed, thousands of people were trapped inside as supplies dwindled and conditions deteriorated quickly.—
Sarah Alegre,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The steel case is topped with a 12-sided ceramic unidirectional bezel that provides a firm grip and a solid, quiet motion when rotating it counterclockwise.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Upon entering the facility grounds, visitors proceed counterclockwise around the basin, symbolically taking them back to 1945.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Messi’s deft chip over the goalkeeper and two scrambling defenders was a vintage finish from the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Popular attractions in Reno include the National Automobile Museum, which houses more than 200 classic and vintage cars, and the Truckee River Walk, a scenic walk along the water with cafes and shops along the route.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Journalists and television crews from around the world descended on the town of Morwell when the trial began in April, with millions of Australians following proceedings live through one of several popular daily podcasts.—
Alasdair Pal,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings descend down to the shores of Lake Michigan, where Caleb Williams’ Chicago Bears await.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These are considerations that can be reflected in new pieces, as well as antique.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
2 Sep. 2025
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Her idea was to clip the corner of the room, creating a vestibule with cast glass and antique brass frames.—
Keith Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Burberry's share price has fallen sharply over recent years, declining almost 80% from April 2023 to September 2024, as waning sales and a slew of management changes exacerbated a wider luxury downturn.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Morris and his attorneys declined comment.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Retrograde.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrograde. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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