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Recent Examples of flashback
In the flashback that opens the second half of the movie, a medium, played by FKA Twigs, appears to tear open a doorway between the film’s world and another.
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Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
In a particularly gnarly flashback, one sibling voluntarily — and crudely — amputates his fingers to match his brother's disfigured hand, which lost two digits when Angier shot him.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
The world economy is experiencing a disorienting flashback to the 1970s.
—Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
The world economy is experiencing a disorienting flashback to the 1970s.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
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Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
In a particularly gnarly flashback, one sibling voluntarily — and crudely — amputates his fingers to match his brother's disfigured hand, which lost two digits when Angier shot him.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
The world economy is experiencing a disorienting flashback to the 1970s.
—Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
The world economy is experiencing a disorienting flashback to the 1970s.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashback
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Although set in 1939, the story is framed as a recollection narrated in the present day by Julia herself, now an elderly woman and survivor of the many atrocities of the 20th century.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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In spite of their initial resistance, Didion’s writing pulls buried recollections to the surface.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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This may explain why Suzanna’s mother is a somewhat indistinct presence in the novel (at least compared with fierce Sylvie)—patient, even serene behind bars, more eager to talk about her daughter’s future than about her own future, let alone her troubled past.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Subscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter, join our Chicagoland history Facebook group, stay current with Today in Chicago History and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago’s past.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Sad memories of last year — when Wooten lost a tiebreaker in her state championship singles match to hand Palmetto the title — are all but erased.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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In the wake of Kirk’s murder, and the high-profile punishments incurred by those who weren’t properly remorseful, Kirk morphed into one of the most widespread memes in recent memory.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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But rather than simply repeat the even-then ossified list of events leading to the invention of photography and the medium’s later innovations, the book uses a series of stories, reminiscences, and tall tales to describe how photography transformed everyday (and not so everyday) experience.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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The movie’s point of view is established with a brief opening voice-over by a woman named Sasha, whose reminiscences of childhood, and of her brother Jeremy, make up the bulk of the film.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Alternatively, vintage-looking brass and polished nickel frames hark back to the bathrooms of yesteryear.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
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This is an Algarve of yesteryear… Save time once back at the hotel to visit Luma, the small spa where therapist Cristina delivers life-changing massages or just plunge into one of the two small rooftop pools, and admire Tavira’s beautiful skyline.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The recall number can be found on the product label located on the back of one of the bear’s legs.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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Waymo specifically has been the focus of several NHTSA investigations, including a recall of more than 1,200 vehicles last year because of a software defect that led to a series of minor crashes.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Johnston pointed to Dukes’ criminal behavior and history.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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But the king is expected to express the highest regard and friendship between the two countries on the 250th anniversary year of independence, creating what the palace called one of the greatest alliances in human history.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Audiences shunning the movie — which was released across more than 1,000 theaters in the US — is a reminder that art is tricky, even as the kingdom pours billions into building a film industry.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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In addition to this, these products sync with platforms like Google, Apple, and Outlook calendars, enabling real-time updates, shared access, and automatic reminders to reduce miscommunication.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Flashback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashback. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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