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

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

And here’s where all the flash-forward business this season finally comes into thematic focus, imbuing the scene with an Old-Testament style foreboding. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026

The flash-forward that closes the Lanterns series premiere was bound to strike a familiar chord with Kyle Chandler completists. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026

In the last-minute flash-forward, HBO‘s space-cop drama jumps 10 years ahead to 2026, where a now-goateed John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) is called to examine the frozen corpse of his former mentor. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for flash-forward

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