flashback

noun

Definition of flashbacknext
1
as in recollection

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as in past

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Recent Examples of flashback Decades later, when Holy Bear came across a picture of an antique Indian doll—flashback! — Jeanne Malle, Air Mail, 4 July 2026 In a flashback to the Italian inn, Lestat storms in on Gabriella sleeping with a rando, having heard her through the walls. — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 29 June 2026 The moment a flashback began, Allison would hide. — Will MacKin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026 Meanwhile, a flashback, set vaguely in the Before Times, presents a girl playing with the ragdoll Jessie, a cowgirl and aspirant sheriff, voiced enthusiastically and most capably by Joan Cusack. — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for flashback
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashback
  1. recollection
  2. past
  3. memory
  4. yesteryear
  5. reminiscence
  6. history
  7. recall
  8. reminder
Noun
  • To Washington’s recollection, Arraez would show up ready to work one morning in Scottsdale, then wouldn’t be available the next morning.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
  • Raphael has recreated the piece based, in part, on his recollections of seeing it over 40 years ago.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
Definition of recollection
Noun
  • France trailed 4-0 when Mbappé flicked a shot past goalkeeper Dean Henderson in the 48th minute.
    — Alanis Thames, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
  • That one thing Cyrano can’t get past is that famously large nose of his.
    — David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026
Definition of past
Noun
  • In some diseases such as frontal lobe dementia, which damages executive function instead of memory, tangles can accumulate without the presence of amyloid.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • Further inside, a fragment of a gate has a for-sale sign, candles, guayaberas and two colorful chairs — like memories from a grandfather’s house.
    — Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of memory
Noun
  • Non-manufacturing teams are spending more time in the plants than ever, and executive visits happen more regularly over the big, scripted affairs of yesteryears.
    — Breana Noble, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026
  • These are not the Bermuda shorts of yesteryear—they’re roomier, tailored, and much more chic.
    — Erika Reals, InStyle, 23 June 2026
Definition of yesteryear
Noun
  • Over 2,600 donors contributed to the effort, and many of those benefactors flooded the comment section of the GoFundMe to share warm reminiscences and encouraging words for Finch.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 14 July 2026
  • Ironically, this reminiscence preceded my viewing of Remarkably Bright Creatures, the recent Netflix release that seeks to inaugurate a new, regrettable phase in Field’s five-decade-long movie career.
    — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2026
Definition of reminiscence
Noun
  • Shinto was formally separated from the state after World War II, but its traditions still reflect a broader history of religious and cultural influences.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
  • The Jules Rimet Trophy — named after the former FIFA president following his death in 1956 — had an astonishing history.
    — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of history
Noun
  • The recall notice includes brand abbreviations and some product descriptions, including use-by dates, but does not mention specific retailers, restaurants or product names.
    — Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Just Accuracy Most teams look at accuracy, precision, recall and other statistical measures to understand model performance.
    — Subba Rao Katragadda, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of recall
Noun
  • Rearrange a schedule, automate a reminder, or create a small system that keeps bills, tasks, or energy from leaking through the cracks.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
  • Kylie Kelce’s latest vacation outfit is a reminder that some of the best summer looks are also the most basic.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Definition of reminder

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