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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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My recollections of that day are hazy.—
Elwyn "Bud" Myers,
Outdoor Life,
11 Mar. 2026
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Upon being interviewed a second time, detectives say Kyle Long made statements that did not match his original recollection of events on the day of his wife’s death, FOX28 reported.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some commenters suggested that many people in the crowd may have been new to Charlotte and unaware of the brewery’s past.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2026
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In decades past, a state in central Mexico would be the likely source of the most immigrants, but cartels have waged bloody battles in Chiapas over the last decade as criminal groups fought to control lucrative drug trafficking and migrant smuggling routes from Guatemala into Mexico.—
Steve Fisher,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Families looking to make memories in every destination.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Changing coaches did not deter McCallum soccer What's your favorite soccer memory at McCallum?—
Rick Cantu,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Many folks shared reminiscences of the old days.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
4 Mar. 2026
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Brooks isn’t too macho to tear up during these reminiscences.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Porter promised a return to yesteryear in a speech that was a far cry from old-time political rhetoric.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Porter promised a return to yesteryear in a speech that was a far cry from old-time political rhetoric.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There have been no deaths linked to this recall.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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And then the big issue came in 2020 when what started as a small number of battery fires grew into a bigger number and prompted what eventually became a massive recall of every single Bolt built.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Christie said Fox holds a special place in the history of the Kings organization.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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New York's Matthew Schaefer picked up an assist to move within one point of becoming the fourth rookie defenseman in franchise history to reach 50 in a season.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Each bonkers bit is a nice reminder not to take anything too seriously.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2026
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Freestone said the findings should serve as a strong reminder for people to be mindful of hygiene while traveling.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Flashback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashback. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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