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
Several of the show's photoshoots have been slammed in retrospect for various insensitivities.
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Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
In heartbreaking retrospect, the liftoff appeared perfect.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Is Til the Casket Drops kinda underrated in retrospect?
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 16 Jan. 2026
The flaws in this system were obvious enough, at least in retrospect.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for retrospect
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
In heartbreaking retrospect, the liftoff appeared perfect.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Is Til the Casket Drops kinda underrated in retrospect?
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 16 Jan. 2026
The flaws in this system were obvious enough, at least in retrospect.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for retrospect
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrospect
Noun
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Its generally strong customer reviews suggest many clients have had positive experiences, though results will vary based on individual circumstances.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Braves first baseman Matt Olson had the most notable challenge Wednesday against Skenes, challenging a strike call that, upon review, missed the strike zone by less than one-tenth of an inch.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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The system also supports global retrospection.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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The retrospection tortures her.—
Alexandra Rockey Fleming,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Karr made a reconsideration motion Wednesday, but the motion failed 16-17 with two senators absent.—
Joshua Haiar & Seth Tupper,
States Newsroom,
19 Feb. 2026
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But rather than allow that foundational genre of American music to languish in novelty, Ragger urge a reconsideration of ragtime’s entrenched perception as pure whimsy.—
Aly Eleanor,
Pitchfork,
19 Feb. 2026
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Renfrew provides residential and outpatient therapy — a reappraisal board has helpful reminders for patients.—
Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Her imminent takeover/makeover of an ancient celler (wine cellar restaurant) in Inca is sure to give fresh impetus to the big Balearic’s culinary reappraisal of itself.—
Paul Richardson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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In recent years, the reality show underwent a contemporary reexamination in the age of social media, with fans reigniting conversations about controversial elements of the show, such as shoots that darkened models' skin to portray different ethnicities, body-shaming panelists, and more.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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An attorney for a man convicted of assaulting the federal immigration officer who later killed Minneapolis resident Renée Good is planning to ask for a new trial, contending that the fatal shooting calls for a reexamination of the earlier case and whether proper training was followed.—
Arelis R. Hernández,
Washington Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Retrospect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrospect. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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