RETROSPECT Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

retrospect

noun

ˈre-trə-ˌspekt

Definition of retrospect

as in review

a usually critical look at a past event in retrospect, we should have saved more money for college

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Recent Examples of retrospect Moving on from Devers’ contract has only looked wiser in retrospect. — Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 16 June 2026 The two of them, in retrospect, form an interesting paradigm. — Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 13 June 2026 What may now look like a disappearance may be seen, in retrospect, as a temporary demolition. — Steven Phillips, STAT, 11 June 2026 But on the other, this top-down description only works in retrospect, after the film has already presented numerous scenes of Nawal trying to extract information through the exact same conversations about a dozen different times. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for retrospect

Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrospect

Noun

On top of that, Darline Graham faces a review of her eligibility to run for the seat by a state county GOP chairman.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 20 July 2026
Rubio, meanwhile, came out of the deal with positive reviews from the pro-Israel crowd, who viewed his silence as disapproving of the concessions made in the deal.

— Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026

Definition of review

Noun

Presidential legacy in the United States is no longer defined solely through retrospection and archival preservation.

— Andre Dowell, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Frisell will turn 75 on March 18, midway through his current tour, and retrospection is a constant throughout In My Dreams.

— Archie Forde, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026

Definition of retrospection

Noun

Adding to the sagging mood is a broader reconsideration of AI’s returns on investment.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 17 July 2026
The ruling comes several months after Judge Caproni issued a similar holding in a reconsideration motion by the league and the New York Giants, Denver Broncos and Houston Texans.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of reconsideration

Noun

All German chancellors after Angela Merkel have faced rock-bottom approval ratings, capped by Merz’s historic unpopularity, and Merkel herself has faced a damning reappraisal of her tenure after leaving.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026
Calling from England, Hughes thinks the critical reappraisal and resuscitation of the movie has gained a bit of momentum — and is in danger of slipping.

— Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of reappraisal

Noun

Siri and Kennedy have for years called for a reexamination of the process for seeking compensation for vaccine injuries.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
However, in a recent court filing, Larimer County District Attorney Gordon McLaughlin's office moved to dismiss the arson charge after a reexamination of the evidence.

— Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 25 June 2026