Pronunciation: /ˈflæʃˌbæk/
noun a sudden and disturbing vivid memory of an event in the past
A1 I had a flashback to my childhood when I saw that toy.
A2 The movie had a flashback to the main character's past.
B1 The novel included several flashbacks to explain the protagonist's motivations.
B2 The flashback scene revealed the truth about the character's mysterious past.
C1 The director used flashbacks to add depth to the storyline and develop the characters.
C2 The writer's use of flashbacks created a complex narrative structure that captivated the audience.
verb not applicable
A1 I flashback to my childhood whenever I smell freshly baked cookies.
A2 She often flashbacks to her time studying abroad.
B1 The song flashbacked me to the summer I spent at the beach.
B2 The old photograph flashbacked him to the day he graduated from college.
C1 The smell of the flowers flashbacked her to her wedding day.
C2 The sight of the old house flashbacked him to his childhood memories.
adjective not applicable
A1 I had a flashback memory of my childhood when I saw that old toy.
A2 She had a flashback moment to her first day at school when she walked through the gates.
B1 The movie had several flashback scenes that helped to explain the main character's motivations.
B2 The novel used flashback sequences to provide insight into the protagonist's past experiences.
C1 The director skillfully used flashback techniques to create a sense of nostalgia and depth in the film.
C2 The artist's use of flashback imagery added a layer of complexity and emotional resonance to the painting.
adverb not applicable
A1 I had a flashback to my childhood when I saw the old toy in the store.
A2 Every time I visit the beach, I have flashbacks of our family vacation last summer.
B1 The smell of fresh bread gave me a pleasant flashback to my time studying abroad.
B2 As I walked through the park, I had a sudden flashback to the day we first met.
C1 The sound of the train passing by triggered a vivid flashback of my time living in the city.
C2 During the interview, she experienced a brief flashback to the moment she received the job offer.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I had a flashback to my childhood when I saw that toy.
A2 The smell of fresh baked cookies gave me a pleasant flashback.
B1 The sound of the waves crashing on the shore triggered a flashback to my vacation last summer.
B2 As she walked through the old house, each room brought a different flashback to her past.
C1 The war veteran experienced intense flashbacks of the battlefield during the fireworks display.
C2 The therapist used guided imagery to help the patient process and move past their traumatic flashbacks.
preposition not applicable
A1 I had a flashback to my childhood when I saw the old toy in the store.
A2 During the movie, there was a flashback to the character's past.
B1 The smell of the cookies baking gave her a pleasant flashback to her grandmother's house.
B2 The sight of the ocean triggered a powerful flashback to his time spent sailing around the world.
C1 The song playing on the radio brought on a vivid flashback to her high school prom.
C2 As she walked through the old neighborhood, she experienced a series of intense flashbacks to her teenage years.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I was watching a movie when suddenly I had a flashback to my childhood.
A2 As I walked through the park, I had a flashback to the time when I used to play there as a child.
B1 During the conversation, she had a flashback to a previous argument they had.
B2 As he read the old letter, he had a flashback to the time when he wrote it.
C1 The smell of the flowers triggered a vivid flashback to her wedding day.
C2 As she listened to the song, she had a powerful flashback to her first love.
interjection not applicable
A1 Flashback! I remember this place from when I was a child.
A2 Flashback to last summer when we went on that amazing road trip.
B1 Flashback to our first date brings back so many memories.
B2 Flashback to that time we got lost in the forest and had to find our way back.
C1 Flashback to my college days makes me nostalgic for that time in my life.
C2 Flashback to the moment I realized my true passion changed the course of my career.
article not applicable
A1 I had a flashback to my childhood when I saw that old toy.
A2 The movie had a flashback scene that explained the character's past.
B1 The soldier experienced a flashback to his time in combat.
B2 The novel used flashbacks to reveal the protagonist's hidden motivations.
C1 The director skillfully incorporated flashbacks to enhance the storytelling.
C2 The therapist helped the patient work through their flashbacks from a traumatic event.
formal The novel begins with a flashback to the protagonist's childhood.
informal I had a flashback to that time we went camping and got lost in the woods.
slang Whenever I hear that song, I always get a flashback to my high school days.
figurative Seeing the old photo album was like a flashback to a different era.
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