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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
Carlie Procell, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024
Mercury will retrograde in Sagittarius from Nov. 25 to Dec. 15, a period of time where the planet appears to be moving backward in the sky and astrologically boasts massive significance in the cosmos.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for retrograde 
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Your planetary ruler, Mercury, is also retrograde, triggering communication issues and minor setbacks in your personal life.
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Earth's not included in that, because the planets are retrograding from Earth's point of view.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrograde
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Leaning backward usually signals feelings of dislike, dismissal, or negativity.Carol Kinsey Goman, Ph.D., Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Could the company manage to introduce PS3 backward compatibility with its new device?Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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These timeless projects and decorating ideas bring together the familiarity of classic traditions and a touch of retro flair.Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024
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Opting for vinyl makes for a unique and retro music experience that brings generations together.L.A. Hubilla, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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But with the current war, the humanitarian situation in the camp has deteriorated, leading to the official confirmation of famine in August.Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
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The service said travel conditions could deteriorate enough to slow traffic, and evening commutes would be affected.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Line up the arrow at the top with the one on the lens barrel and push the hood on to attach it, or simply twist it counterclockwise to remove it.PCMAG, PCMAG, 2 Dec. 2024
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In the summer, switch ceiling fans to run counterclockwise to push cool air downward.Austin American-Statesman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Aug. 2024
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Much attention was paid to the choice of vintage glass lighting fixtures, a nod to the long history of glassmaking here.Valentina Raggi, Architectural Digest, 21 Dec. 2024
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The group’s use of a vintage 1910 piano added another layer of texture.Tiana DeNicola, Variety, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Across the Middle East and North Africa, many revolutions have overthrown autocrats, only for those countries to descend back into chaos or a more oppressive rule.NPR, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
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Blinken met Friday with Turkey's foreign minister following discussions with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, aiming to bring Turkey into a broader consensus to prevent Syria from descending further into chaos.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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For months, Bode sourced vintage and antique ornaments, including bulbs, plastic candies, and wooden miniatures such as instruments, birds, and a sleigh.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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The bones of knackered cattle in the glue that held his antique books together.Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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Krager declined to specify the nature or severity of the injury at the time.Kerry Breen, CBS News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Prosecutors declined to press charges against Mangum for making false allegations.Jenna West, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Retrograde.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrograde. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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