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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
The Swedish Film Institute’s Cinemateket, meanwhile, hosted Svenska Synden – a retrospective examining how Swedish cinema’s permissive approach to nudity and sexuality became an international phenomenon that alarmed censors around the world.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 May 2026
Carey Mulligan prepares for her career retrospective SAG-AFTRA conversation in Los Angeles on May 14.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
And that has altered the retrospective view of Johnson’s life decision of less than a year ago.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 14 May 2026
The legendary actress will sit down with Scott Feinberg at Meta House, Meta’s exclusive activation space along the Croisette, for an hour-long career retrospective interview, followed by a reception.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 May 2026
Carey Mulligan prepares for her career retrospective SAG-AFTRA conversation in Los Angeles on May 14.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
And that has altered the retrospective view of Johnson’s life decision of less than a year ago.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 14 May 2026
The legendary actress will sit down with Scott Feinberg at Meta House, Meta’s exclusive activation space along the Croisette, for an hour-long career retrospective interview, followed by a reception.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrospective
Adjective
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Dennis’s new poems are still conversational, philosophical, sometimes preachy, and cranky, and there is a fresh kind of transcendence here, one that has almost forgotten about disappointment.—
Craig Morgan Teicher,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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His point wasn’t philosophical.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The fabric range includes everything from solid colors to prints that are classic (gingham), nostalgic (‘90s Barbie swimsuits), and dainty florals.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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Meester’s nostalgic connection to the brand, recalling playing with its sample bottles as a child, was picked up by outlets like People.—
Alison Bringé,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Tatiana is the softer, sweeter, more introspective and rational of the Larina sisters.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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However, this gradually fades as Rimbaud goes from an adventurous youth in London and Paris to a forward-thinking colonial envoy in Algeria decades later — a passage of time marked by theatrical lighting cues — and Draper’s performance turns inward, becoming meaningfully introspective.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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Their data is richer, staff larger and analytical frameworks more elaborate than at any point in their history.—
Dr. Aditya Vikram Kashyap,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Her thoughtful, analytical responses to questions from a U-T editorial writer stood out among the judicial candidates who were interviewed.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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There was an eight-pillow menu to choose from, which was a thoughtful touch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The in-room bar offered a thoughtful curation of Turkish snacks and treats, such as potato chips made from tubers grown in the surrounding Nevşehir region and a chocolate bar handmade by an Istanbul chocolatier.—
Anya von Bremzen,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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One of the vehicles also had a light-up arrow, and all three workers had their yellow and orange reflective gear on.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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But the season was also a reflective one.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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“Retrospective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrospective. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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