flash-forward

noun

flash-for·​ward ˈflash-ˈfȯr-wərd 

: interruption of chronological sequence (as in a film or novel) by interjection of events of future occurrence

also : an instance of flash-forward

flash forward intransitive verb

Examples of flash-forward in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In Lee’s movies, time tends to flow inexorably in a single direction, sans flashbacks (or flash-forwards). — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026

The spinoff, which portrays Gibbs as an up-and-comer in the early ’90s, has intimately involved Harmon as an executive producer and narrator, but not so much an on-screen presence until a present-day flash-forward story was added for season 3. — Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026

Li offers hints of how Field and Adelaide’s destiny came to pass, with a preface and short flash-forward scenes that striate the narrative. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

For now, there are no plans for Moss’ Mary and Nancy’s widower Robert (Joel Kinnaman) to be in the second installment which picks up on Eleanor’s flash-forward scene in the finale, which resonated with fans. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for flash-forward

• henceforward
• straightforward
• thenceforward
• carryforward
• equatorward
• forward
• shoreward