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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Noun

Some reviews mention a lack of communication, though, and others bring up concerns with frequent communication after closing in an attempt to facilitate a refinance.

— Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
The deaths have prompted broader reviews of fire-safety measures at hospitals across Pakistan.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026

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