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as in retro
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time
the loft's retrograde decor seeks to capture the look and feel of the swinging '60s
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as in to deteriorate
to become worse or of less value
the Dark Ages, the period following the fall of the Roman Empire when Western civilization seriously retrograded
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as in counterclockwise
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Recent Examples of retrograde
Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2024
Because Mercury is still retrograde, hold off on acting on those choices right away—see how the dust settles over the next two weeks.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2023
Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2024
Another intense astrological event occurs on 24th December, when Jupiter retrograde squares off with Saturn in Pisces for a second time.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 8 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Your planetary ruler, Mercury, is also retrograde, triggering communication issues and minor setbacks in your personal life.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2024
Because Mercury is still retrograde, hold off on acting on those choices right away—see how the dust settles over the next two weeks.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2023
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Mercury spends the month preparing to retrograde in Sagittarius, your fifth house of creativity and self-expression.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2024
Another intense astrological event occurs on 24th December, when Jupiter retrograde squares off with Saturn in Pisces for a second time.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrograde
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If elected, both would enact backward policies that will hurt women and girls.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Chapter titles with the names of family members take us backward and forward in time.Richard Kuipers, Variety, 2 Nov. 2024
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Even the simplest visuals, such as retro video games, have been shown to cause the brain to release dopamine, a neurotransmitter responsible for feelings of pleasure and reward.Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
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With vibrant retro animation and a nostalgic tone, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man promises to captivate both longtime fans and new viewers with fresh adventures and a dose of heartwarming humor.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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After all, fast-changing technology has been one of the drivers of deteriorating trust.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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But the recommendations were not followed, and the property continued to deteriorate.Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
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Pressing down on the wrench, move it counterclockwise then clockwise.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2024
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In an interlude, characters move counterclockwise as Amaliel (Evan Spigelman), a spiritual messenger, sings about concepts to be used as a starting point: truth, dignity, humility, and mercy.Rhoda Feng, ARTnews.com, 9 Aug. 2024
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On the wall, Volume by Guy de Rougemont (1972) and vintage 1970s aluminum sconces.Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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The cocktails were served in vintage tumblers and highballs from North Country Vintage, which is owned by Joanna Murphy.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Soon, however, Ashleigh discovers shocking manuscripts by the titular author and descends into a dark exploration of the Crawfords’ past.Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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But when Harvey goes missing, Batman is forced to descend into the city’s labyrinthian underground, uncovering a horrific conspiracy by a secret society that has ruled Gotham for ages, one that has ties to his parents’ tragic murder.Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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Go ice skating on Karlsplatz, or take a spin on the antique carousel.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
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Yes, the filmmaker is going for an antique look in places, but all that digital detail suits something unique to this moment — namely, a resolution never before possible, thanks to both ultra-sharp digital theatrical projection and 4K home formats.Peter Debruge, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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In the third quarter the negative trend in APAC mitigated, declining 3 percent, with a clear improvement compared to the previous three months, mainly driven by acceleration outside Greater China and South Korea.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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The other side: The Nooksack Tribal Council declined to comment this week, but justified the evictions in a statement released this month by asserting its sovereign right to govern housing on tribal lands and to prioritize the needs of its current members.Christine Clarridge, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Retrograde.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrograde. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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