as in review
a usually critical look at a past event
in retrospect, we should have saved more money for college
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Recent Examples of retrospect
His language, in retrospect, was milquetoast.
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Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
Although, in retrospect, Gazdecki did not pick the most opportune time to sell, the experience would inform the rest of his career.
—Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 6 Oct. 2025
There were several things which became narratives in retrospect.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
The 1983 invasion of this tiny Caribbean island by the United States military may seem comical in retrospect.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 19 Sep. 2025
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Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
Although, in retrospect, Gazdecki did not pick the most opportune time to sell, the experience would inform the rest of his career.
—Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 6 Oct. 2025
There were several things which became narratives in retrospect.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
The 1983 invasion of this tiny Caribbean island by the United States military may seem comical in retrospect.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for retrospect
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrospect
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If evidence confirms that Halligan used auto-deleting Signal messages for official business, the matter could trigger an internal review by the Justice Department’s Office of the Inspector General.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Available in 10 wear-with-anything shades, including black, army green, and brown, the shacket has earned praise from shoppers who call out its high-quality construction and trendy yet comfortable design in their reviews.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Biden said age criticisms 'took on a life of its own' In the months since his November 2024 loss, questions over the impact of his age and perceived physical deterioration have not gone away, as the Democratic Party continues its retrospection of the defeat.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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But framing Paul American as a retrospection on labor, with the boys and their family and their lackeys gassing them up over and over, just isn’t that interesting.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2025
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The board asked the applicant to return with more refined renderings, reconsideration of the roof decks and more information about the design of the side yards.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Harvey might have reasoned that the arbitration should move deliberately given that both Flores and the NFL have flooded the dockets of the Southern District of New York and Second Circuit with appeals, petitions for reconsideration and other demands.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Though Moore ultimately lost the Best Actress trophy to Anora star Mikey Madison, the nomination was widely seen as part of a long-overdue career reappraisal.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Oct. 2025
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This form of cognitive reappraisal will reduce activity in the amygdala while increasing activity in prefrontal regions associated with executive control.—
Anne-Laure Le Cunff,
Big Think,
29 Sep. 2025
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Barclays had no exposure to First Brands, but suffered a £110 million ($147 million) hit from the collapse of Tricolor, per Bloomberg, which has led to a full reexamination of its loan portfolio.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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In 2001, Mignini reopened the case as part of his reexamination of the Monster of Florence, alleging that Narducci belonged to a satanic sect behind the killings.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Retrospect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrospect. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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