as in nostalgic
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Recent Examples of backward-looking
In time alone, for starters, the case is ancient in internet years and tragically backward-looking.
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David Doty, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
But what investors will likely key on won’t be the backward-looking Q1 figures.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025
Even in more normal times, Jim Cramer always preaches that hearing from management teams who provide real-time color on their industries can be more valuable than backward-looking economic data.
—Kevin Stankiewicz,matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
Though full of sharp observations about the world of movies and her own relationship to it, the piece is also conservative and nostalgic, with a backward-looking incuriosity regarding a younger generation’s way of relating to films.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2025
The settlement has two major parts, one backward-looking and one forward-looking.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 7 Apr. 2025
That creates a different kind of nostalgia, one that’s both backward-looking and present-tense.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The settlement has two major parts, one backward-looking and one forward-looking.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 7 Apr. 2025
That creates a different kind of nostalgia, one that’s both backward-looking and present-tense.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
David Doty, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
But what investors will likely key on won’t be the backward-looking Q1 figures.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025
Even in more normal times, Jim Cramer always preaches that hearing from management teams who provide real-time color on their industries can be more valuable than backward-looking economic data.
—Kevin Stankiewicz,matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
Though full of sharp observations about the world of movies and her own relationship to it, the piece is also conservative and nostalgic, with a backward-looking incuriosity regarding a younger generation’s way of relating to films.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2025
The settlement has two major parts, one backward-looking and one forward-looking.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 7 Apr. 2025
That creates a different kind of nostalgia, one that’s both backward-looking and present-tense.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The settlement has two major parts, one backward-looking and one forward-looking.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 7 Apr. 2025
That creates a different kind of nostalgia, one that’s both backward-looking and present-tense.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backward-looking
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This nostalgic journey is your brain’s way of responding to the powerful connection between your sense of smell and your memory.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Picture these paired with flowing, ethereal dresses and lace-up sandals for a nostalgic look that still feels fresh.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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The second factor is whether voters are ultimately more motivated by retrospective or prospective judgments.—
Jong Eun Lee,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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The retrospective, co-curated by Malloy and curator Galina Mardilovich, is the first exhibition that Malloy, a rising star in the museum scene, developed for the Smart after becoming director in 2022.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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The film is also an introspective interrogation of Cruise's stardom, confronting its main character with uncomfortable realities: his world is artificial, insulated, and fleeting, and his multimillion-dollar good looks could disappear in an instant.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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Rising funk/soul sensation Neal Francis has just finished a raucous set at the Orange Peel in Asheville, North Carolina, and the charismatic yet introspective rocker wipes sweat from his face and grabs a seat backstage.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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From Philosophy To Practice Translating philosophical inquiry into practical engineering remains one of the greatest challenges in AI development.—
Francis Hellyer,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Seattle Seahawks Klint Kubiak’s hiring as offensive coordinator closes a gaping philosophical gap between coach Mike Macdonald, who wants to win the old-fashioned way, and 2024 coordinator Ryan Grubb, whose offense ranked fourth in pass rate on early downs, including when tied or leading.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Superintelligence is the point at which AI intelligence passes human intelligence in general cognitive and analytic functions.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Simulator technology will provide video and analytic feedback, per Clubhouse540’s website.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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“Backward-looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backward-looking. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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