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
Then Miami gave Jovic a four-year, $62 million deal that seemed defensible at the time but now stands as a regrettable mistake, in retrospect.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
In retrospect, has the lonely vehicle proved inadequate to weather this economic journey?
—Bruce Yandle, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
The facts are almost absurd in retrospect.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
In retrospect there was much more to it.
—Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 2 Apr. 2026
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
In retrospect, has the lonely vehicle proved inadequate to weather this economic journey?
—Bruce Yandle, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
The facts are almost absurd in retrospect.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
In retrospect there was much more to it.
—Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrospect
Noun
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Managers at various locations have already lifted prohibitions on hunting stands that damage trees and training hunting dogs, using vehicles to retrieve animals and hunting along trails, according to an NPCA review of site regulations the organization recently performed after learning of the order.—
Todd Richmond,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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The facility’s food handler cards were not available for review.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 8,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
Noun
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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
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The system also supports global retrospection.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Letter urges reconsideration of design In a letter to church elders, Hubbard argues that newer LDS temple designs suggest tall steeples are not always necessary.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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After reconsideration, only one remote office was closed.—
Mathew Miranda
May 7,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Arlington has also faced a $20 million budget shortfall, which Ross said was brought on by changes to the Tarrant Appraisal District’s reappraisal process.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 May 2026
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For founding members Amelia Fletcher and Rob Pursey, the reappraisal of this material was an opportunity to fly the Heavenly banner once again, reforming to play live for a new generation of fans and to start work on their first album in 30 years.—
Jude Noel,
Pitchfork,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That’s true even for routine reviews without any surprises, but add to that the potential for people to challenge the review and force costly reexamination or even litigation — something that practically anyone who might conceivably be affected by a development can do.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Orbán's conduct has prompted a reexamination of how the EU accepts new members and monitors current ones.—
SAM McNEIL,
Arkansas Online,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Retrospect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrospect. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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