retroactive

adjective

Definition of retroactivenext
as in retrospective

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Recent Examples of retroactive But as Biden’s pardon was retroactive, Republicans had said that any false statements Fauci made under oath during the hearing could still expose him to perjury charges. — Connor Greene, Time, 6 Aug. 2026 The Supreme Court further held that such a tax was unconstitutional even if only retroactive to a period where the taxpayer would have realized the tax was possible or even likely. — Jared Walczak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2026 These options vary significantly, including deferred interest, where no interest is charged if the balance is paid in full by a deadline, but retroactive interest applies if not. — Louis Denicola, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 The changes would take effect 45 days after the bill becomes law and include retroactive pay to the start of this year. — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for retroactive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retroactive
  1. retrospective
  2. analytic
  3. meditative
  4. reflective
  5. contemplative
  6. pensive
  7. logical
  8. ruminative
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  • Moving away from a retrospective punishment mechanism appealed to Portsmouth too, as did the shift to a focus on liquidity, something which meshes with the aims of the independent football regulator, which recently came into operation in England.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • When electrified systems are integrated with IoT sensors, compliance becomes automated rather than retrospective.
    — Tim Walsh, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of retrospective
Adjective
  • Summary Top companies are revolutionizing decision-making by leveraging location as a critical analytical lens, moving beyond mere data points.
    — Brian Cross, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • An analytical number theorist and an expert in partial differential equations often don’t speak the same language.
    — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of analytic
Adjective
  • More than 500 workers oversee current projects and an archive, a meditative space for its tomes of silk samples that houses a collection of 75,000 fabric prints, 80,000 silk scarves, and more.
    — Ondine Cohane, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Six illuminated lotus flowers will grace the water of the Paddleboat Quarry, inviting Naperville Riverwalk visitors to have a meditative experience, according to ArtForum Treasurer Erin Franczyk.
    — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of meditative
Adjective
  • As the perfumery acknowledges, these collaborations allow the brand to gain exposure in other creative spheres while also creating a product that is reflective of both specialties.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The evolution of Waubonsee, all three leaders insist, is reflective of the community itself.
    — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of reflective
Adjective
  • Pilgrims walk between temples, rest in historic ryokan and keep to contemplative daily rituals that discourage mass, high-speed tourism.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The pacing feels off throughout much of the film, with comic and contemplative asides gumming up the central caper.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of contemplative
Adjective
  • Or the pensive Thomas Jefferson standing in the dome across the way?
    — Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The pensive, prettier songs do not always play to his strengths.
    — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026
Definition of pensive
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  • The common thought is that Boris is actually Doctor Strange, the magic-wielder being a logical choice for an appearance alongside Doom (or at least some evil variant of him).
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • What to See and Do In Duluth The North Shore begins where I-35 ends in Duluth—a city that is a great weekend getaway by itself and a logical spot to spend at least one night before your North Shore Scenic Drive trip.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of logical
Adjective
  • But the book’s ruminative watchfulness is unsuccessfully conjugated in this overly sedate play with music, which has the feel of a song cycle, though sung by the fine cast with gorgeous, lonely sorrow.
    — Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 19 June 2026
  • Their ruminative hush sets them apart in an era of instant-gratification drops.
    — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026
Definition of ruminative

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