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Recent Examples of flashback
Beloved opens in Ohio in 1873, a decade after Emancipation, though half of the novel is a flashback to life on a plantation in Kentucky in the 1850s.
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Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
Far less persuasive are the uses of spontaneous modern dance sequences, whether in the flashback montages, or when Josie suddenly dances forcefully first to spite her mother whilst arguing in her studio, and later in a reconciliation scene.
—David Katz, IndieWire, 16 Feb. 2026
Now, remember, most of this episode has been a flashback.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
Apply franchise tag to Pickens, trade him This scenario could have some flashback to the Micah Parsons situation from 2025, and rightfully so.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
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Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
Far less persuasive are the uses of spontaneous modern dance sequences, whether in the flashback montages, or when Josie suddenly dances forcefully first to spite her mother whilst arguing in her studio, and later in a reconciliation scene.
—David Katz, IndieWire, 16 Feb. 2026
Now, remember, most of this episode has been a flashback.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
Apply franchise tag to Pickens, trade him This scenario could have some flashback to the Micah Parsons situation from 2025, and rightfully so.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashback
Noun
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Those conversations with Harper and Judge will be Eldridge’s core recollections from this day, but the 21-year-old also made a couple of plays worth remembering.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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During Kim’s time on the stand on Monday, a prosecutor repeatedly challenged his recollection of the rehearsal of the killing.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
3 Mar. 2026
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The most coveted stays are the suites carved from former racquetball courts—dramatic, loft-like spaces with soaring ceilings that nod to the building’s past.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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As the crowds chanted, cars driving past honked their horns and threw peace signs at protesters.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Smartphone company Honor showed off its Robot Phone at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, while Xiaomi released its latest flagship smartphone lineup at prices similar to last year’s, despite a surge in memory chip costs.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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Taking 20 g of creatine daily for five to seven days was associated with improvements in working memory among healthy adults.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
3 Mar. 2026
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Brooks isn’t too macho to tear up during these reminiscences.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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There were reminiscences about Bobby’s playing every snap for his father’s team, Bobby’s coaching start at a $5,000-a-year job and Bobby’s always doing the right thing, sticking with his convictions no matter what anyone else thought or had to say.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2026
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While the look reads glamorous or vintage, it’s not meant to connect to yesteryear’s femininity.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
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Ever since Spurrier lit up scoreboards, Florida fans have yearned for yesteryear.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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The Dodge Ram fleet MARTA originally planned to use is temporarily under a nationwide recall.—
Sara Gregory,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The recall includes products sold under brands like Kroger, Trader Joe's, Ajinomoto, Ling Ling, and Tai Pei.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Mar. 2026
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During the upcoming parliamentary meeting this year, policymakers are also expected to release details of a new five-year development plan, the 15th such program in China's modern history.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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The United States is producing more oil than any country in the history of the planet.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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This book is a powerful reminder of the purpose and potential of ritual actions, and what role the arts can serve in our alienated and desacralized times.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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In a city driven by speed and innovation, the brief interactions at the checkout counter offer a reminder to slow down to be seen and heard.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Flashback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashback. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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