as in to flutter
to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements
a dragonfly flickering above the salt marsh
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as in movie
a story told by means of a series of continuously projected pictures and a sound track
as a child, the future director would spend hours sitting in the theater, totally entranced by the flickers
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as in flurry
a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity
usually there's a flicker in car sales when the new models come out
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as in hint
an almost imperceptible sign of something
there was a flicker of recognition in her eye when I mentioned his name, but she denied knowing him
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Recent Examples of flicker
Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
See the Snow White cast transformed into iconic characters for Disney's (surprisingly) controversial remake
As Snow White, the superstar in the making exudes a quiet earnestness, but with passion and purpose always flickering behind those big almond eyes.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
Addressable Red Green Blue backlights produce less flicker and offer a smoother lighting effect compared to regular RGB backlights.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The pair were standing in the center of a half circular white floral arrangement during their December 2024 wedding ceremony at Tamborine Mountain Glades in Australia when the groom noticed flickering yellow, orange and red out of the corner of his eye.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
See the Snow White cast transformed into iconic characters for Disney's (surprisingly) controversial remake
As Snow White, the superstar in the making exudes a quiet earnestness, but with passion and purpose always flickering behind those big almond eyes.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
Underneath the wide brim of his tan cowboy hat, there is a bit of a playful flicker in his eyes at all times.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
Addressable Red Green Blue backlights produce less flicker and offer a smoother lighting effect compared to regular RGB backlights.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Verb
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While some birds can flutter in place momentarily, the hummingbird can hover in one place for an extended period, fly forward or backward, and move at an incredible speed.—
Ernie Cowan,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Less enjoyable: being assaulted by the insects that are fluttering around the porch lights, just waiting for an opportunity to be ushered indoors.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, passengers can enjoy shows and movies from their favorite streaming platforms by downloading content to watch anytime, anywhere.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The German movie follows Sara Wulf (Jeanne Goursaud), a former Special Forces soldier, who desperately tries to find her son after he's kidnapped in the US Consulate in Frankfurt.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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But the Magic were playing their best all-around game of the series up until the flurry of fouls by Banchero.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Against the polished, professional office backdrop, the dog's earnestness has struck a chord with viewers, leading to a flurry of hilarious reactions.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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Looking for Saturday’s Wordle hints, clues and answer?—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Pineapple, which is very sweet, actually tastes great with a bit of salt thanks to the hint of sourness.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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Just don’t get too set on a bedtime—the aurora borealis might surprise you by flitting across the sky on a cloudless night.—
Maggie Fuller,
AFAR Media,
23 Apr. 2025
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Through swaths of bright, blinding sunshine, punctuated by the flitting shadows of clouds.—
Joyce Carol Oates,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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Internationally, the film added $10.1 million for a worldwide start of $18.1 million.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2025
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Another in-game franchise is the Dawn of the Wolf film series, inspired by the Twilight saga.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Whimsical, preppy, and versatile, these hues add a burst of freshness into any space, designers say.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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April 2025 The Star: The cards suggest April will bring a refreshing burst of hope and clarity for you, Aries, as The Star invites you to reconnect with your dreams and aspirations.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Yet, even amidst the shadows, there were glimmers — moments that defied logic or explanation.—
Carissa Talmage,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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France singled in the ninth, too, giving the Twins a glimmer of hope, but DaShawn Keirsey Jr., in to pinch run for him, was thrown out by Naylor trying to steal on the first pitch of Jonah Bride’s at-bat.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Flicker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flicker. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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