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Recent Examples of callback
One of those is 1920 Style Prohibition Whisky, a callback to the fact that Old Forester was granted a license to produce medicinal whiskey during the Noble Experiment.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
The gala screening, held one day after Blue Fox Entertainment announced the July 24 North American theatrical release date, was also a callback to the past.
—Randee Dawn, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Jennifer Hudson performed a Dreamgirls medley, a callback to the 2006 film starring Murphy.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Let it never be said that the series doesn’t know how to deploy a callback for maximum effect.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
The gala screening, held one day after Blue Fox Entertainment announced the July 24 North American theatrical release date, was also a callback to the past.
—Randee Dawn, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Jennifer Hudson performed a Dreamgirls medley, a callback to the 2006 film starring Murphy.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Let it never be said that the series doesn’t know how to deploy a callback for maximum effect.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for callback
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Several social movements, including protests against Iranian elections in 2009 and the Arab Spring in 2010–2011, made use of social media tools to organize and spread messages about their movements.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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But the message is simple from the firefighters and participants alike; when a wildfire starts, there won't be time to prepare, so now is the time to act.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Even a document where, at one point, [someone] left a voicemail telling another person to stop writing bad documents!—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2026
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The new system will replace the older fragmented system that separately managed voicemail systems, phone maintenance and support, carrier services, paging and broadcasting systems, and call center functionality, according to the city.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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In a November conference call with investors, Yum Brands CEO Chris Turner said that if sales perform well at those 30 locations, the Live Mas Café concept will likely be part of Taco Bell’s long-term growth plan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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In a conference call with reporters after his selection, Willis offered a hint as to why the 49ers could have a pipeline to the Huskies.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Callback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/callback. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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