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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
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
And, most gratifyingly for a genre that can sometimes feel stuck in retrograde masculinity, a lot of those three-dimensional characters are women.
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Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 May 2026
Annabel Gat,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
The signs that will feel this Mercury retrograde the most are the mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces).
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Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Its constituents are terrifically underpriced by a crippled stock market operating in a retrograde marketplace.
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Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
And, most gratifyingly for a genre that can sometimes feel stuck in retrograde masculinity, a lot of those three-dimensional characters are women.
—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 May 2026
Verb
What does Mercury retrograde in Pisces mean for our love lives?
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Annabel Gat,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
The signs that will feel this Mercury retrograde the most are the mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces).
—
Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrograde
Adjective
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These backward glances don’t play as nostalgia.
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Panels jump forward and backward in time.
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The silhouette combined suede and tonal fabric with clean lines and a compact profile that evoked retro athletic sneakers.
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With decor that celebrates its retro roots, guests can stretch their way through daily beach yoga classes, and use the Kimpton’s bikes, boogie boards, and children’s beach toys—all included in the daily resort fee.
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For the decades after the historic Old Soldiers’ Home was shut down in the 1970s, the two-thirds of the campus north of Wilshire Boulevard remained a collection of vacant deteriorating buildings and residential programs for physical and mental health recovery.
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However, the strategy itself has been flawed, often prioritizing roads in excellent condition while allowing moderately deteriorating streets to fail completely.
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While the standard ballroom line of dance travels counterclockwise around the floor, the White House ballroom may, at times, switch to clockwise, instantly creating a room full of line-of-dance criminals, which is a deportable offense.
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Pressing down on the wrench, move it counterclockwise then clockwise.
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Lectra noted that the trend also reflects the boom in resale and vintage fashion, where consumers snap up DIY and one-of-a-kind designs.
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The finish leans heavily into baking spice, evoking the end of some vintage high-rye bourbons.
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Visitors descend 168 steps to a spectacular view of Sable Falls’ 75-foot cascade.
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Hundreds of people descended on 52nd Street in West Philadelphia Sunday for the city's annual Juneteenth Parade.
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More than 2,000 bird baths from Best Choice Products have been purchased in the past month, with many reviewers loving the antique look and its overall durability.
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Take a quick detour off the Pacific Coast Highway to explore quaint streets full of Danish architecture, antique shops, and restaurants.
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With only a week of freedom under his belt, Cribbs said Powell is declining interviews for now, reentering the world with some trepidation.
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The Padres declined comment for this column.
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“Retrograde.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrograde. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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