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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, 1 Mar. 2025
On the same day, Venus in Virgo tugs at Jupiter, and Saturn is retrograde.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 16 Aug. 2024
Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2025
The month kicks off with a bang as Venus stations retrograde in your sign on March 1, putting a spotlight on your personal life, value systems and relationship dynamics.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
On March 27, Venus retrograde will re-enter Pisces, bringing back Venusian themes that began toward the end of January when Venus entered its pre-retrograde shadow phase in Pisces.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
On the same day, Venus in Virgo tugs at Jupiter, and Saturn is retrograde.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 16 Aug. 2024
Verb
Venus retrograde moving into your sign on the 27th may bring past connections or unresolved emotions back into focus.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2025
The month kicks off with a bang as Venus stations retrograde in your sign on March 1, putting a spotlight on your personal life, value systems and relationship dynamics.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrograde
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But that jobs data was backward looking, and the fear hitting financial markets is about what's to come.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Apr. 2025
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Hummingbirds are a fan favorite of avid bird watchers due to their spunky personalities and impressive flying tricks (flying upside-down and backward!).—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2025
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The first 5,000 fans will get an inaugural game rematch pennant, and there will be retro Clash merchandise in the team stores.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Today, the shoe’s upper combines leather and textiles, for breathability, and a wide range of color combinations that keep in line with the distinct, retro roots that are certainly trending.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, inspectors said, grout had deteriorated between floor tiles at the cook’s line.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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And regardless of today’s numbers, the labor market could deteriorate very quickly amid Trump’s new tariffs, according to Yardeni Research.—
Josh Fellman,
Quartz,
4 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Its hand moves counterclockwise around the dial once every 24 seconds, whether the time is suspended or not, to remind you that the watch is still working.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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Zoom out: The vortex is an area of low pressure with winds swirling counterclockwise around it .—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
15 Feb. 2025
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Steph Curry goes off Steph Curry cooked up a vintage performance on Tuesday, dropping 52 points as the Golden State Warriors beat the Memphis Grizzlies 134-125.—
Matias Grez,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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The return of the beads-of-rice bracelet is another tribute to our past, blending the vintage aesthetic of our 1960s timepieces with a modern, ergonomic fit.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The country has descended into violent disarray in the forthcoming thriller feature All the Lost Ones.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
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However, the meeting descends into a chaotic argument between Zelensky and Trump after Vice President JD Vance attacks Zelensky and suggests Ukraine should use diplomacy to end the war, accusing him of not wanting peace.—
Antoinette Radford,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Among the weird things people left behind were a full sheet of uncut $2 bills, a toilet seat, silicone butt pads, a rattlesnake preserved in a jar of whiskey and an antique French guide to performing exorcisms.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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The nonprofit is offering a $500 reward per set for the return of the antique doors.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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Lone Jack Police Chief Tim Cosner, who took the helm after the 2021 crash, declined to be interviewed about why the department’s policy changed.—
Bill Lukitsch,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2025
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North Little Rock police sought to charge Mary Lee Orsini with murder, but a grand jury declined to indict her -- and McArthur was credited with helping Orsini remain a free woman.—
Tony Holt,
Arkansas Online,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Retrograde.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrograde. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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