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

Examples of flash-forward in a Sentence

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Wednesday’s episode opens with (of course) a flash-forward, this time of Joan sniffling back tears on a ship. —

Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 30 Oct. 2024 Part of the show’s magic is its setting: the late aughts, with flash-forwards to 2015. —

Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024 So, what to make of the flash-forwards (approximately six months into the future) at the very end of Season 3? —

Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2024 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). —

Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for flash-forward