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Recent Examples of flashback
Tell me about like bringing him into that with the flashback episode.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 June 2026
In a flashback sequence in episode three of Pluribus, protagonist Carol (Rhea Seehorn) and her partner, Helen (Miriam Shor), are transported to a Norwegian igloo hotel, roughly seven years before the Joining event.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 14 June 2026
However, Atkinson reappeared in flashback sequences for a season 9 episode and the series finale.
—Rachel Labonte, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
The flashback to this incident is both a little too mystical and a little too literal.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 9 June 2026
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 June 2026
In a flashback sequence in episode three of Pluribus, protagonist Carol (Rhea Seehorn) and her partner, Helen (Miriam Shor), are transported to a Norwegian igloo hotel, roughly seven years before the Joining event.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 14 June 2026
However, Atkinson reappeared in flashback sequences for a season 9 episode and the series finale.
—Rachel Labonte, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
The flashback to this incident is both a little too mystical and a little too literal.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for flashback
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashback
Noun
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In the documentary, Casey detailed her recollection of the day Caylee was last seen in June 2008.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Testimony at the trial leaned heavily on the recollections of teenagers who described being shocked at the tragedy at a community sports event.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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That past has put his responsibilities in the White House at odds to varying degrees with the administration's incursions around the world, particularly in the Middle East.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Even still, as cracks of pain spread through Jamon’s voice when discussing his past, hints of pride drip through.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
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The collaboration pairs one of the most recognizable music artists of the last decade with a menu item designed to bring back familiar memories from Fetty Wap’s biggest era, while also celebrating his influence on pop culture and music.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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The 2026 class has been considered one of the deepest and most talented in recent memory, headlined by a quartet of generational one-and-dones as well as explosive guards and elite veteran forwards.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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Then there are the changes to index-inclusion rules made by Nasdaq and FTSE Russell, which will allow SpaceX to enter their indexes at an accelerated pace compared with IPOs of yesteryear.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Ready for a summer restock of body care products but missing your favorite scents from yesteryear?—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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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
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Aiding him in all this robust reminiscence is his co-producer on all the tracks and co-writer on about half of them, Andrew Watt, classic rock’s biggest modern cheerleader.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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The Atlas Lions made history last time around in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as the first African team to reach the semifinals.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
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The Secret Service has said this year’s fireworks display will be more heavily guarded than any in recent history.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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Based in Maryland, Clover Hill Dairy expanded its recall on June 18 to include all of its cheese products due to potential listeria contamination.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Fans also respond strongly to Woody and Buzz reuniting, with the trailer triggering emotional memory recall more than spectacle.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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Two rescues within the past week in San Miguel County are a reminder about preparation in Colorado's mountains as the arrival of warm weather means more people in the mountains.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Whatever the case may be, the final bells are a reminder that the curse has not been lifted.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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“Flashback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashback. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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