flashback

noun

Definition of flashbacknext
1
as in recollection

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as in past

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Recent Examples of flashback Sunday’s episode of Dead City gave viewers a sweet flashback to the late Scott Wilson, who played Maggie’s veterinarian father, Hershel, in the original series. — Kirsten Acuna, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 Annable briefly reprised his role as Lee for several flashback scenes. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026 Coming out of the flashback, Juliette and Sims are looking directly at each other, breaking the fourth wall; the camera playing their perspective. — Daron James, IndieWire, 31 July 2026 Old Sacramento safety concerns in recent years Saturday morning’s stabbing is a flashback to 2021, when a series of high-profile incidents caused concern in the area. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 26 July 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
  • Mother and daughter have differing recollections of that conversation some 14 years ago.
    — Felice J. Freyer, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Her next memory was waking up in the hospital, with no recollection of what happened, and her phone, wallet, watch, keys, and purse were missing.
    — Jessica Riley, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of recollection
Noun
  • There are also a few cheeky nods to the area's Old West past, including saloon nights with live music and card games and outdoor firepits for roasting marshmallows.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Much of Disney’s studio showcase focused on sequels of franchises past and present.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of past
Noun
  • Bob Hennessey said members of his team have been trading pins and other items to keep for memories down the road.
    — Pat Gallen, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Unitree is the latest high-profile Chinese tech name to hit Shanghai's STAR Market, following memory chipmaker CXMT's listing last month, when its shares soared 466% on their first day of trading.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of memory
Noun
  • The wrong answer could spiral them toward yesteryear, stifling the buzz Sumrall’s created.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
  • And while the reveal of a passel of young, fresh X-Men within moments of showcasing yesteryear’s X-Men in a splashy trailer would seem to indicate a certain non-linearity in terms of MCU Phase 7 storytelling, the crowd in Anaheim ate it up.
    — Chris Lee, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of yesteryear
Noun
  • Its narrative takes the form of travel writing mixed with other reminiscences and interviews.
    — Amitava Kumar, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Although her image would become an archetype of maternal worry and suffering, Thompson was not referenced by name in Lange’s reminiscences because the photographer never knew her identity.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of reminiscence
Noun
  • Supporters of Beaver’s Mini Mart have attacked Buc-ee’s online and boycotted the stores, and the mini mart's home city passed a resolution making the beaver an official part of its history.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • To stay here is to sleep among centuries of history—something the property is eager to remind you of at every turn.
    — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of history
Noun
  • Roblox reports 61% recall across those languages when operating at a strict 1% false-positive rate.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The Federal Drug Administration has upgraded a recall on frozen blueberries distributed at Publix stores to Class 1, the highest risk level.
    — Eva Flowe, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of recall
Noun
  • Taking the jury back in time Each day of the trial has required explanations for how the world was different in 1996, a reminder for the older jurors and a remedial education for the younger ones.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The story of how the major knee injury derailed his career is a reminder of how quickly things can change in the NFL and how short the shelf life of even the most gifted running back can be.
    — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of reminder

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