RETROSPECTIONS Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

retrospections

noun

plural of retrospection

as in reviews

a usually critical look at a past event the president is confident that future retrospections will cast his actions in a more favorable light

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Noun

But the drivers’ vital signs are not monitored on track, and some of the available cooling equipment receives mixed reviews from drivers and experts.

— Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Skeptics warn that fast-tracking unconventional technology through safety reviews is an unwise risk.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026

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