Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

retrospective

[re-truh-spek-tiv] / ˌrɛ trəˈspɛk tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
backward-looking
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
concerned with past
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

An exhibition called I'm Not Okay: An Emo Retrospective has become one of the most visited displays at the Barbican Music Library with over 35,000 people coming through the doors to reminisce this era.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2025

Retrospective analysis of seismic station data at Barry Arm revealed three landslides that occurred in 2020 and 2021.

From Science Daily • Feb. 21, 2024

The Retrospective provides an opportunity not only to celebrate his work, but to learn from past progress to inform how we look forward – something Foster's life has been dedicated to doing.

From Salon • Jul. 16, 2023

In early 2019, the Katzen Arts Center at American University hosted a retrospective of her work called “Nancy at Ninety: A Retrospective of Form and Color.”

From Washington Post • Mar. 20, 2023

Nicholls; and in the Second Series of the Retrospective Review, vol. i. p. 302., and vol. ii. pp.

From Notes and Queries, Number 37, July 13, 1850 by Various




Vocabulary lists containing retrospective


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "retrospective" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com