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Recent Examples of flashback
While some of these flashbacks—like their poignant visit to the museum—were pulled from The Last of Us Part II video game, the show also took some liberties with the source material that resulted in a bit of a different spin on how their relationship ultimately fractured.
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Megan McCluskey, Time, 19 May 2025
This flashback episode shows Joel and Ellie celebrating her birthdays in Jackson, including a memorable trip to the science museum.
—EW.com, 19 May 2025
This isn’t just about the flashbacks to Reggie Miller taunting Spike Lee or those great battles from roughly three decades ago.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 19 May 2025
That's actually a flashback to a previous regeneration of the Doctor, played by British actor Jo Martin.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 10 May 2025
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Megan McCluskey, Time, 19 May 2025
This flashback episode shows Joel and Ellie celebrating her birthdays in Jackson, including a memorable trip to the science museum.
—EW.com, 19 May 2025
This isn’t just about the flashbacks to Reggie Miller taunting Spike Lee or those great battles from roughly three decades ago.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 19 May 2025
That's actually a flashback to a previous regeneration of the Doctor, played by British actor Jo Martin.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashback
Noun
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While some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2025
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My recollection is that Floridians have been demanding insurance relief.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
18 May 2025
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Simone and Ethan's relationship continues on rocky footing when her traumatic past is revisited, including her experience in foster care after the death of her mother, the subsequent unraveling of her father’s mental state and her fraught relationship with him.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Her world shifts when Iho, a painter with his own mysterious past, arrives and rekindles something within her.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 May 2025
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Each can be equipped with up to 32GB of memory, while the 16-inch runs up to a 2TB SSD and the 14-inch up to 1TB.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2025
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Director Camilo Becerra, known for his focus on social and familial dysfunction, draws from his own adolescence and cultural memory to deliver a raw and reflective portrait of youth.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
16 May 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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There were also reminiscences from some of the people who were closest to Jones, including his two of his first cousins, Terry Connolly and Tracy Connley Johnson.—
Derrick Bryson Taylor,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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In some cases, events that generate more interest in a player from baseball’s yesteryears can be a real boon, too.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
14 May 2025
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For a touch of yesteryear in your kitchen, Smeg appliances hold a special place in our retro-loving hearts.—
Sarah Madaus,
Architectural Digest,
21 Mar. 2025
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When cracks did appear in Edmonton during the regular season, general manager Stan Bowman found workarounds (like claiming Kasperi Kapanen on waivers) and resisted a recall for Savoie.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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There were four major recalls in the week of May 12, 2025.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
16 May 2025
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The 2025 Northwest Arkansas Community College Graduation Commencement took place May 14 at the Walmart AMP in Rogers and 419 graduates walked the stage -- the most in the college's 35-year history.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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As symbols of Floyd’s place in history have faded, so too have hopes for federal police reform, commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion and American optimism about the future of racial justice.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Stay organized: Use calendars, planners, or reminder apps to help manage memory problems or mental fatigue.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
20 May 2025
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So many nostalgic nods pulled on my heartstrings, from the return of the Paint the Night after-dark parade at Disneyland Park with reminders of the Main Street Electrical Parade to the new World of Color Happiness!—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
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“Flashback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashback. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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