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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, 8 Mar. 2026
Partnership thrives when messages stay kind, even as mental Mercury goes retrograde in your 7th House of Partnerships.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
As Mercury stations retrograde in your sign, confidence wavers and old narratives resurface, tempting you to retreat or overexplain.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Because Mercury is retrograde right now, do not initiate new projects.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2026
Partnership thrives when messages stay kind, even as mental Mercury goes retrograde in your 7th House of Partnerships.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
Among these were melodic concepts like inversion (flipping a tune), transposition (shifting it up or down scales), retrograding (reversal), and translation (movement over time).
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
As Mercury stations retrograde in your sign, confidence wavers and old narratives resurface, tempting you to retreat or overexplain.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrograde
Adjective
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In the interest of making the most of the Pro Type Ergo’s larger size, the keyboard includes four adjustable feet that offer forward and backward tilt options of 4 or 7 degrees.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
18 Apr. 2026
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This is the first perpetual calendar whose displays and its moon phase can be adjusted both forward and backward through a single crown position.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Some of the musical experimentation feels like pure young, especially Parker’s use of falsetto, the contemporary-retro sound of a Hammond organ and young’s own improvisational sense.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Lawrence opted for a more retro aesthetic with a denim-on-denim ensemble (also spotted on Oprah).—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Employees — unable to make payments without reimbursement — are watching their personal credit scores deteriorate as a result.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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An old male Japanese macaque maintained alpha status as his ability to walk deteriorated, but only through an alliance with the alpha female.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Then, rotate them counterclockwise for six circles.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Because air swirls counterclockwise around low-pressure systems, Cook says, the alignment will sweep frigid air deep into the central U.S. next Sunday and, from there, into the southeastern states next Monday and Tuesday.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Washes span dark to light indigo with lighter washes with fading for a vintage look.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The company, which started as a vintage market in Bryant, Arkansas, in 2015, allowed artisans and entrepreneurs to rent space in the store to sell and promote their merchandise.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But Monday’s marathon will mark the first time it will be displayed to the running world descending upon the quaint suburban town in pursuit of their own race glory.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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The crowd at the spring football game at Lane Stadium watched in alarm as the unidentified performer descended towards the big screen while carrying an American flag during the pre-game ceremony.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Decorative pieces from the previous owner’s collection—antique maps, farm tools, and pottery vessels—add character.—
Christine Chitnis,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Apr. 2026
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L’Artisan Parfumeur L’Artisan Parfumeur is continuing its 50th anniversary celebrations at Milan Design Week through a tie-up with eclectic antique dealer Antoine Billore, who is taking over a Milanese apartment to present his first collection of hybrid furniture derived from upcycled pieces.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sturm declined comment on the elbow.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Nuggets refused to engage, declining to respond on the off day.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Retrograde.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrograde. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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