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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
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The 41-year-old Hall of Famer had visible bruising under his eyes in the video and gave his recollection of the incident.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The recollection of those involved is that Davidson’s comment was not heard in the outside broadcast truck or in the auditorium during recording.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 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 recall process allows any registered voter to initiate a recall for any reason, or none at all.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Is Arizona affected by the Aldi recall?—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
27 Feb. 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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For those who have long watched the Clintons, this moment is a reminder that the couple -- weaned on the politics of the Vietnam War and Watergate -- has never been far from the heat of a cultural fight.—
STEVEN SLOAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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Luca’s zest for living serves as a great reminder to enjoy the little things and take a bite of life!—
Sydney Cisco,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Flashback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashback. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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