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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, 1 Sep. 2025
This is no longer a matter of liberal drift but an illiberal takeover—the Berkeley hippies who moved into faculty lounges decades ago would now be considered retrograde white supremacists—a structural crisis.
—Ilya Shapiro, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 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 Sep. 2025
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Verb
This is especially significant with Saturn retrograde igniting your stability-seeking second house of money, investments and values, urging you to get real about your spending and saving.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
This is no longer a matter of liberal drift but an illiberal takeover—the Berkeley hippies who moved into faculty lounges decades ago would now be considered retrograde white supremacists—a structural crisis.
—Ilya Shapiro, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
Saturn retrograde in Pisces is not only pushing you to rest and recharge, but also to check in with yourself.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 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 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrograde
Adjective
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Inniss had a 10-yard return, but his biggest play was a backward pass to Lorenzo Styles on a punt that led to a 36-yard return.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The team ran scenarios, including a backward push to induce forward pitching and a lateral force that caused rolling, and found the controller could stabilise the robot in both cases.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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However, the new version also incorporates the company’s lauded HD-2D visual art style, that combines retro pixel art with modern 3D environments, creating a unique diorama look.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
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The jeans have a mid-rise waistline, a tight yet supportive fit around the midsection, and subtle bell-bottom flares that add a touch of retro charm to any fall ensemble.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Breaking them down to save for a later date isn’t enough, as bugs will still nestle their way in even as the cardboard deteriorates.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Our hygiene deteriorates.—
Eli Sharabi,
Time,
1 Oct. 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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Gothic cathedrals, art deco villas, vintage yellow trams, impeccably dressed signore, bright red Negronis glinting in the sun—these are some of the most classic symbols of Milan, but there’s a whole other side to the city, one that’s contemporary, cosmopolitan, and just plain cool.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
AFAR Media,
3 Oct. 2025
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For vintage vibes and powerful audio, Klipsch's The One Bluetooth speaker is also 37% off and brings that warm, room-filling sound wrapped in wood-and-copper charm.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But the goals, tactics and personalities pressing hands to television necks didn’t descend fully formed on January 20, 2025.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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Hardcore fans from all over the planet will be descending on Spain for the opening shows, and many will likely follow them as the tour continues throughout Italy, England, Denmark, and Germany.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This 30+ vendor antique mall, located 10 minutes away in Stuarts Draft, Virginia, features an eclectic mix of antiques, collectibles, and vintage clothing.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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La Chic Boutique Sandpoint has a tempting variety of antique stores and vintage shops, and both Evans and Caso mention one in particular.—
Laura Beausire,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And some items, though limited, have seen prices decline, including Graeter’s Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip ice cream, Montgomery Inn’s full rack of ribs, Pringles potato chips and Red and Blue Bicycle Playing cards (though a standard deck has risen 11% in line with the overall index.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Netflix has declined to comment on Musk’s campaign.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Retrograde.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrograde. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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