RETROSPECTION Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

retrospection

noun

ˌre-trə-ˈspek-shən

Definition of retrospection

as in retrospect

a usually critical look at a past event the president is confident that future retrospections will cast his actions in a more favorable light

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Recent Examples of retrospection In 2026, portal days are particularly important as times of self-reflection and retrospection. — Hannah Madlener, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2025 For Paola Sasplugas the 10th anniversary of her jewelry brand PDPaola has offered a moment of retrospection. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025 Though the new album deals in retrospection, the group continues moving forward. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for retrospection

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Noun

In retrospect, this sounds like foreshadowing … or at least a good omen.

— Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 June 2026
What created the album’s alchemy is more obvious in retrospect.

— Natalie Weiner, Pitchfork, 19 June 2026

Definition of retrospect

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The full receipts on this $499 investment are still forthcoming, so stay tuned for Allure's deep-dive review (with input from dental professionals) now that the CameraJet is out of the bag.

— Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
The administration has scored a series of other victories on the high court’s emergency docket, though the justices have ruled against some of the president’s signature policies after fuller review.

— Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of review

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Changes include language that says a patron must request a meeting with the branch manager before submitting the reconsideration form, per the law.

— Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026
Applications are now open for a new committee whose members may be randomly selected to review library books submitted for reconsideration.

— Ashley Paul, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

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