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Recent Examples of flashback
The horrific massacre in India in April, where 24 Hindus and one Christian were murdered by Islamists in Pahalgam, Kashmir, gave many Jews flashbacks to Oct. 7, 2023.
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Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
In a flashback to the '80s, viewers meet Frank (Richard Brake), the house's original owner.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 3 June 2025
Symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, difficulty sleeping, hypervigilance and detachment manifest differently from person to person.
—Erica Zurek, Twin Cities, 31 May 2025
The missing pieces to Joel and Ellie’s personal struggles are fully revealed through a multi-year flashback montage coinciding with Ellie’s birthday.
—Daron James, IndieWire, 27 May 2025
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Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
In a flashback to the '80s, viewers meet Frank (Richard Brake), the house's original owner.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 3 June 2025
Symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, difficulty sleeping, hypervigilance and detachment manifest differently from person to person.
—Erica Zurek, Twin Cities, 31 May 2025
The missing pieces to Joel and Ellie’s personal struggles are fully revealed through a multi-year flashback montage coinciding with Ellie’s birthday.
—Daron James, IndieWire, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashback
Noun
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Your personality, taste, and a recollection of all the memories your curls hold.—
Akili King,
Essence,
16 June 2025
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Predictably, the Canadiens swept the series in four games, none of which anyone alive today has any recollection of.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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The three bonded over the topic, sharing stories about abusive relationships from their past – either their own entanglements, or their friends’.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
18 June 2025
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The song exists in a strange liminal period, the terrifying gap between the recent past and some unknowable future.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
18 June 2025
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This, in turn, can significantly impact a child’s mood, memory or attention.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Whether stowed in a recipe tin, pasted in a book, or safely tucked away in a memory, family recipes are part of what makes cooking so special.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
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Izzy’s brief accounts of other incidents, whether a confrontation with Ferd or a reminiscence about a lost son, tend to dissolve into ellipses.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
13 June 2025
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Also posted is a reminiscence by Asawa’s granddaughter Lilli Lanier, who grew up nearby.—
Robert Taylor,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Smeg Retro Style Aesthetic Drip Coffee Machine $260 Amazon Specs For a touch of yesteryear in your kitchen, Smeg appliances hold a special place in our retro-loving hearts.—
Sarah Madaus,
Architectural Digest,
20 June 2025
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Shoppers of all ages share an affection for yesteryear.—
Simon Hathaway,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The recall applies to Disney Little Mermaid Gel2Gem Sparkling Crystal Jewelry kits, which are stocked in Kroger subsidiaries Fred Meyer and Smith's stores.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The Midea products were sold under a range of brand names, including Comfort Aire, Danby, Frigidaire, Insignia, Keystone, LBG Products, Mr. Cool, Perfect Aire and Sea Breeze, according to the recall notice.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
6 June 2025
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Hidden in this ancient landscape are Bronze Age petroglyphs and a geological and paleontological history even older.—
Chloe Berge,
Outside Online,
17 June 2025
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Her 57 career goals rank second in program history.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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The friendly reminder detailed the passenger's attempt at bringing the cooking device in their carry-on bag while traveling through Pensacola International Airport (PNS).—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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The dangers faced by law enforcement are also a sobering reminder of the stakes.—
Jillian E. Snider,
Boston Herald,
13 June 2025
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“Flashback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashback. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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