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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
Lisa Stardust, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Add the contemporaneous arrival of a lively market for contemporary art, which had barely existed earlier in 20th century America, and all those rival brand names could seem like desperate promotional efforts to crack the market with comfortably retrograde, highly salable pictures.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Love planet Venus stations retrograde in Aries—your second house of money and possessions—on March 1, soon to be followed by Mercury—your ruling planet—on March 15.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Three Planets Are Retrograde Three planets are still retrograde: Mercury‘s backslide in Sagittarius creates miscommunication, travel delays, and technological issues.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Add the contemporaneous arrival of a lively market for contemporary art, which had barely existed earlier in 20th century America, and all those rival brand names could seem like desperate promotional efforts to crack the market with comfortably retrograde, highly salable pictures.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
The high-pressure system may 'retrograde' westward toward the Gulf of Alaska, in the opposite direction of motion of typical weather systems.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Love planet Venus stations retrograde in Aries—your second house of money and possessions—on March 1, soon to be followed by Mercury—your ruling planet—on March 15.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrograde
Adjective
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His highlights of the weekend included a backward half-court shooting competition with the Nuggets’ mascot and a cute moment saying hello to Trae Young’s child.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2025
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The players in the cabin must memorize and sing this backward song via phone to the players back at the castle.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Her party themes lean into the home’s retro architecture and furnishings.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2025
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Sporty, retro sneakers are still trending for the months ahead, especially pairs with slim, walking-friendly soles.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
9 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Conditions are deteriorating in a network of Syrian prisons holding terrorists of the Islamic State.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Forecasters warned that conditions could deteriorate quickly with little warning and suggested people park away from trees, charge electronics and be prepared to evacuate quickly if needed.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Zoom out: The vortex is an area of low pressure that is a typical feature of the Northern Hemisphere's winter season, with winds swirling around it counterclockwise.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
13 Feb. 2025
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The truck rotated counterclockwise and ended up disabled facing south in the inside lane.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2025
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Serious architectural salvage may be found at Ricca’s, two blocks over—a treasure trove of bird baths, bank lamps, and vintage door knockers.—
Jenny Adams,
AFAR Media,
11 Feb. 2025
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Furnishings include a vintage Illum Wikkelsø sofa (right), a Dan Pollock cocktail table, and an antique Persian rug.—
Mayer Rus,
Architectural Digest,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Witnesses said they were caught off-guard by the agents descending on their homes and that many hid in their apartments, afraid federal agents would barge in.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC News,
6 Feb. 2025
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The night of Charlotte FC’s inaugural home match — March 5, 2022 — when over 74,000 people descended on Bank of America Stadium and made for one of the most special nights in the city’s sports history.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2025
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Past a series of antique rifles chained to a wall, past an intricate system of conveyor belts whisking books to the surface, the library stores an enormous collection of plays, manuscripts, and letters.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2025
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That antique machinery is what inspired all the visuals.—
Abbey White,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The average home price in the six-county region declined 0.4% from December to $862,115 in January, according to Zillow, marking the sixth consecutive month of declines.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Another recent poll shows declining confidence, specifically in Republican individuals, in health agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Retrograde.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrograde. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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