flash-forward
noun
flash-for·ward
ˈflash-ˈfȯr-wərd 
: interruption of chronological sequence (as in a film or novel) by interjection of events of future occurrence
also
: an instance of flash-forward
flash forward
intransitive verb
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The trailer, released Tuesday, Sept. 4, gives the first glimpse at the events leading up to last season’s 18-month flash-forward and, naturally, opens with cheeky narration from John B (Chase Stokes).
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Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2024
The end of Outer Banks season three featured an 18-month flash-forward previewing Wes Genrette’s proposal for the ragtag group of Outer Banks teens to find Blackbeard’s treasure.
—Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Sep. 2024
In the first two episodes, which feature both the 2008 storyline and the 2015 flash-forward, everyone returns to college.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 4 Sep. 2024
So flash-forward a couple years, and there weren’t enough employees using the office space, according to Bloomberg, which cited people familiar with the matter.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2024
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Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2024
The end of Outer Banks season three featured an 18-month flash-forward previewing Wes Genrette’s proposal for the ragtag group of Outer Banks teens to find Blackbeard’s treasure.
—Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Sep. 2024
In the first two episodes, which feature both the 2008 storyline and the 2015 flash-forward, everyone returns to college.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 4 Sep. 2024
So flash-forward a couple years, and there weren’t enough employees using the office space, according to Bloomberg, which cited people familiar with the matter.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2024
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“Flash-forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flash-forward. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024.
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