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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, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Mars is slowing to a standstill by the end of November, and Mercury is too—meaning both of these planets, which are associated with planning, strategy, and execution, are about to be retrograde.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2024
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
This will only be amplified once Mercury—planet of communication and cognitive function—stations retrograde in the same zodiac sign as of March 15.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Saturn is currently retrograde, which calls for reflection and reassessment, particularly our responsibilities and commitments.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Mars is slowing to a standstill by the end of November, and Mercury is too—meaning both of these planets, which are associated with planning, strategy, and execution, are about to be retrograde.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2024
Verb
Meanwhile, Venus retrograde in your ninth and eighth houses urges you to reassess your beliefs, relationships and shared resources.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
This will only be amplified once Mercury—planet of communication and cognitive function—stations retrograde in the same zodiac sign as of March 15.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrograde
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Nintendo still isn't ready to officially reveal any details about the Switch 2 (beyond a brief mention of backward compatibility in November).Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
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First was the obvious recirculating backward ball to Hershfelt to ensure possession was retained.Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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The collection, heavily influenced by Western wear and retro hip-hop styles, put Kapital’s intricate denim craftsmanship on full display and was soundtracked by funky city pop.Denni Hu, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
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Check, please The Pinball Resource's website has a delightfully retro 1990s feel about it.Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 6 Jan. 2025
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Inspectors noted that dish racks had deteriorated with significant debris buildup.Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
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Without timely investments in the city’s future, Pembroke Pines will surely deteriorate as some other Broward cities have.Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 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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Strong winds circulate counterclockwise around this low pressure area, and build up and trap some of the coldest air in the Northern Hemisphere across the Arctic.Andrew Freedman, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
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Whitney Cardozo is the chef and proprietress of Chez Foushee in Richmond, VA and the owner of vintage glassware shop, Chez at Home.Heather Bien, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
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Can Rodgers, who has one three-touchdown game this season and also has thrown for 300 yards just once in 2024, deliver a vintage performance, or has the magic run out?Mike Jones, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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With the Iowa State victory, Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht was named MVP and given the task of choosing which of the three Pop-Tarts mascots — cinnamon roll, hot fudge sundae, or wild berry — would descend into the giant toaster and come out as a giant edible celebration cake.Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2024
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In two weeks’ time, the best men’s tennis players in the world will descend on Melbourne for the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam tournament of the season and the first tennis milestone for 2025.Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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The majority of the antique gnomes, many imported from Germany, are found in Fairyland Caverns, nestled into fairy tale scenes.Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
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Stylish Vintage Lighting The trend for brown, earthy shades and warm metallics is seeping into lighting design in the form of antique finishes and classic lighting styles.Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2024
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John Irving, an attorney for de Oliveira, declined to comment on Cannon's ruling.Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2025
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Part of the reason for this appears to be the expectation that mortgage rates may decline in future and the associated uncertainty for long-term rates.Simon Moore, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Retrograde.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrograde. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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