Flashback
Flashback noun - A transition (in literary or theatrical works or films) to an earlier event or scene that interrupts the normal chronological development of the story.
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Retrospect and flashback are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Retrospect" instead a noun "Flashback".
Nearby Word: flash
Retrospect
Retrospect noun - A usually critical look at a past event.
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Synonyms for Retrospect
Flashback and retrospect are semantically related. You can use "Flashback" instead a noun "Retrospect". popular alternative
Nearby Words: retrospection, retrospective
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- mind and flashback
- mind and retrospect
- recognition and flashback
- recognition and retrospect
- survey and flashback
- survey and retrospect
- reflection and flashback
- reflection and retrospect
- review and flashback
- review and retrospect
- retrospection and flashback
- retrospection and retrospect
- memory and flashback
- memory and retrospect
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Nick's flashback which shows just how nasty prey animals can be toward predators because of their prejudice, when coupled with how dismissive Lionheart is to Bellwether and how often she helps Judy with her case, makes who the mastermind is even more obvious in retrospect.
Source: Disney / Zootopia
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