retrospective

adjective

Definition of retrospectivenext
as in philosophical
given to or marked by reflection of the past Her book takes a retrospective look at the actor's long and distinguished career.

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Recent Examples of retrospective Honoring the way Schultz’s weaving developed through intergenerational mentorship and knowledge transfer, the retrospective contains works by four generations of weavers in her family, including her mother, Martha Gorman Schultz, who passed away last year at the age of 93. — Lua Vollaard, ARTnews.com, 24 June 2026 Those systems are also retrospective; duplicate-content detection is designed to identify existing copies across the platform, not only catch new uploads in real time. — Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2026 In 2021, the group completed the restoration and reopened the single screen Cinema Troisi, a retrospective and premiere house which is open 24 hours a day, complete with cafe and student study hall. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 June 2026 Well, one other retrospective question. — David Remnick, New Yorker, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for retrospective
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrospective
  1. philosophical
  2. nostalgic
  3. introspective
  4. analytic
  5. thoughtful
  6. reflective
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  • How do the questions AI raises invoke much older philosophical and theological problems that have haunted intellectual history?
    — Meghan O’Gieblyn, The New York Review of Books, 11 July 2026
  • Expect plenty of action, interpersonal tensions and philosophical dilemmas around destiny and morality.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of philosophical
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  • Amid the allure of international jet-setters, luxury aficionados, art enthusiasts, and avant-garde travelers, five-star Hôtel Lou Pinet offers a serene retreat that captures nostalgic charm and the essence of bohemian chic.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
  • This nostalgic tradition, which calls for a bit of patience, belongs on every old-fashioned summer bucket list.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Definition of nostalgic
Adjective
  • That seems to have helped inspire the introspective, memoiristic aspects of this album.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2026
  • Simón’s new film — introspective, often visually breath-stopping, and lensed with glittering coastal beauty by cinematographer Hélène Louvart — premiered at Cannes 2025 in competition, went on to play at myriad festivals, and is only now opening in the United States from Janus Films.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 June 2026
Definition of introspective
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  • Business leaders and referees alike need to balance the cognitive friction between human task evaluation and analytic precision.
    — Oded Netzer, Fortune, 13 July 2026
  • Empathy and active listening appear among the 10 core skills employers value most, alongside analytical thinking, resilience and creativity.
    — Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of analytic
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  • The service The staff are polite and attentive, and will provide thoughtful touches, such as leaving birthday cakes for guests.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2026
  • Other smart, thoughtful features are scattered throughout the Columbus Liner interior.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 July 2026
Definition of thoughtful
Adjective
  • The smoke that wafted into the atmosphere from the fires was filled with reflective, cloud-interacting aerosols, contributing to a brightening of low marine clouds over the southeast subtropical Pacific.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 16 July 2026
  • One friend described the heroine’s journey as if the hero’s journey went to therapy—reflective and aware of context.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
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