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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, 26 Dec. 2024
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
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
The caveat this year is that Venus retrograde commences on March 1 and Mercury begins to moonwalk on March 15.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
When Uranus is retrograde, its effects become more introspective, urging us to reconsider our relationship with security and comfort.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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
Verb
Moreover, Venus will retrograde in Aries this season — followed by your planetary ruler, Mercury — urging you to revisit past financial or emotional matters.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
The caveat this year is that Venus retrograde commences on March 1 and Mercury begins to moonwalk on March 15.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrograde
Adjective
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There are no extra turns, backward movements, or skipping turns in this game.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Mercury’s backward spin manifests at the same time as Venus retrograde (in the same signs) and two eclipses—the lunar eclipse in Virgo is on March 14, and the solar eclipse in Aries is on March 29.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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This season’s celebrity trends have spanned retro Hollywood nostalgia, sheer gowns and monochromatic looks, including lots and lots of black.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
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Brands such as Victoria + Albert, Water Monopoly and Kohler are turning out sleek, artful soaking varieties ranging from retro ceramic vessels with ball feet to simple wooden vats that immerse users in water up to their necks, a la ancient Japan.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Read: The chaos in higher ed is only getting started The situation could deteriorate if current doctoral students start jumping ship.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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So organs deteriorate while doctor after doctor rejects them.—
Brian M. Rosenthal,
New York Times,
26 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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The move came a decade after former Gov. George Ryan established a moratorium on death sentences after a string of men were let off death row after DNA evidence called their guilt into question. Want more vintage Chicago?—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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The Chopard spokesmodel later boarded a helicopter at Hudson Yards, changing into a vintage shearling coat by Dolce & Gabbana.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Zelenskyy arrived in the U.K. on Saturday, straight from his visit to Washington, D.C., in which an Oval Office meeting with Trump and Vice President JD Vance descended into an open argument in front of gathered reporters.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, followers are descending on Rome as the Vatican is marking its Holy Year and questions remain over how the pontiff will lead the church over the Easter period.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The vintage and antique dealers exhibiting at the TEFAF Maastricht art fair represent dealers and galleries throughout Europe and the United States.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Stores like Washburn Imports, AT Furniture & Antiques, Echoes of Retro, Diversion, Out of the Closet Orlando, and Bamboo & Foo all make up the dense collection of vintage clothing, furniture, and antique stores in this neighborhood.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Research from analytics firm Gallup shows that U.S. alcohol consumption is declining, with younger generations drinking significantly less than their predecessors.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Daily meme coin launches peaked shortly after the $trump coin debut but have declined sharply.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Retrograde.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrograde. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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