RETROSPECTS Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

retrospects

noun

plural of retrospect

as in reviews

a usually critical look at a past event in retrospect, we should have saved more money for college

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previews

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With reviews, social media and other online channels making customer feedback more visible than ever, even a relatively limited complaint can quickly attract a much wider audience.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
When the movie, featuring Parton, Lilly Tomlin and Jane Fonda, opened, many of the reviews, including WWD’s, were not stellar.

— Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

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