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Recent Examples of flashback
Hayden Christensen is rumored to be back as Anakin Skywalker (of course, as a Force ghost and/or part of more Clone Wars flashbacks).
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Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2025
The film includes a flashback scene that depicts the day that Iris was first delivered to Josh’s apartment by way of her manufacturer, Empathix Robotics.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2025
Watching the film, this adds a new dimension, given that flashback scenes with the family before the zombie apocalypse are shot at the Altadena house.
—William Earl, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
Instead of giving us the traditional lineup of speeches, Fogelman makes the lovely choice to depict the funeral in an elliptical montage with most of the family’s reflection taking the form of flashbacks.
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 2 Feb. 2025
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Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2025
The film includes a flashback scene that depicts the day that Iris was first delivered to Josh’s apartment by way of her manufacturer, Empathix Robotics.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2025
Watching the film, this adds a new dimension, given that flashback scenes with the family before the zombie apocalypse are shot at the Altadena house.
—William Earl, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
Instead of giving us the traditional lineup of speeches, Fogelman makes the lovely choice to depict the funeral in an elliptical montage with most of the family’s reflection taking the form of flashbacks.
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashback
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Doe acknowledged inconsistencies in her recollection of the events in an interview with NBC but stood by her allegation that she was raped.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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Its popular posts, which routinely get thousands of likes, range from you-are-there recollections of legendary clubs like Studio 54 and The Saint to remembrances of first apartments, first loves and first losses in the AIDS epidemic.—
Brian M. Sloan,
NBC News,
9 Feb. 2025
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The answer may determine whether supersonic travel remains a nostalgic memory of aviation’s past — or finally becomes part of its future. 📬 Sign up for the Daily Brief Our free, fast, and fun briefing on the global economy, delivered every weekday morning.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
18 Feb. 2025
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Subscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter, join our Chicagoland history Facebook group, stay current with Today in Chicago History and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago’s past.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Those supermarket smack-talking sessions have gone on to become some of Struthers’ favorite memories of Arthur.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
9 Feb. 2025
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Rachel Wisniewski/for NPR One of Roman's favorite memories came this season in a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.—
Frank Langfitt,
NPR,
8 Feb. 2025
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As Pete recalls events that happened to him, to people around him or to relatives, the intimate reminiscences meet the macro, touching on the impact of residential schools, land claims by greedy companies and the disproportionate incarceration of First Nations individuals.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2025
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Even before Lucky has his first flashback to lovelier days, Catlett has been carrying the weight and bittersweet power of reminiscence in his visage.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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While some stars went modern with their looks (Naomi Watts and Tilda Swinton both delivered on that front), nominees like Mikey Madison, Margaret Qualley, and Amy Adams all were visions straight of Hollywood's yesteryear.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
6 Jan. 2025
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Bringing Downey back at the center of a gigantic crossover is a much riskier move into yesteryear.—
Darren Franich,
Vulture,
31 July 2024
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This week, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of more than 500,000 LG electric stoves sold at Best Buy, Lowe’s, Costco, Home Depot, LG.com (online), and other appliance stores.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2025
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The voluntary recall was concluded last month, according to FGF, the New Jersey company that made the baked goods.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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According to Weinstein's lawsuit, the film producer's brother and business partners had a history of misusing company funds, including the 2016 loan from AI International.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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For the first time in its more than 50-year history, Southwest Airlines is facing significant layoffs.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
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Relatively obscure Thracian art, for all its muscular power and authority, is a sobering reminder of our common fragility.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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For residents in two parking test areas in Highland Park and Payne-Phalen, the following parking rules should be observed: Weekly alternate side parking pilot areas ONLY: Sunday changeover reminder.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Flashback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashback. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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