as in to flutter
to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements
a dragonfly flickering above the salt marsh
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1
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
Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 1 July 2025
Chandeliers wrapped in greenery, flickering candles and white blush florals from The Floral Way Events served as additional touches of sophistication.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 30 June 2025
Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
The intention, maybe, is to provide a flicker of hope for these two characters and for the audience.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 26 June 2025
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Verb
Though its legacy has flickered in and out of the national spotlight, a passionate core of diehard supporters continues to believe, clinging to the dream that their beloved ‘Rayos’ will one day rise again.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 1 July 2025
Chandeliers wrapped in greenery, flickering candles and white blush florals from The Floral Way Events served as additional touches of sophistication.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 30 June 2025
Noun
With a meditation tape on and old nightmares in his head, the images flicker between ocean waves and nerve-racking curves, from zen calm to zen focus.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
The intention, maybe, is to provide a flicker of hope for these two characters and for the audience.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flicker
Verb
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What was supposed to be down and on the outside corner instead fluttered up and above the zone.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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Every exploding firework rocket will eventually tumble and flutter down to the ground in a cloud of debris.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
4 July 2025
Noun
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We've also been known to incorporate music and movie themes and snacks and drinks.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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From the state capital to the coast, here’s a list of current and recently-wrapped movies and shows, according to the North Carolina film office.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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The singer announced the surprise album less than 12 hours before its release, with billboards and a flurry of Instagram posts signaling its arrival.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
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Conflicting accounts from workers and federal officials have raised a flurry of questions as DHS officials say their agents were shot at.—
Michelle Krupa,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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Here are some hints for today’s Quordle game, followed by the answers: What Are Today’s Quordle Hints?—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Featuring a cool ranch flavor, with hints of garlic and onion.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
8 July 2025
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But 90 seconds later, Spain’s Esther Gonzalez flitted in behind Portugal’s high defensive line, taking down a raking pass from left-back Olga Carmona with her shoulder before bundling the ball beyond Pereira.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
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Food trucks serving churros, street corn, and empanadas flitted in and out of the facility.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2025
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One thing that the film and play misrepresent is the circumstances of Scopes' arrest, which was a deliberate test case to challenge the Tennessee law outlawing the teaching of evolution.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
8 July 2025
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This film is bound to bring more criticism their way.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
8 July 2025
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The galaxy can be seen undergoing a burst of star formation thanks to the tidal influence of a galactic neighbor, with the glowing red form of an emission nebula visible throughout, giving the impression of a cosmic firework display.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
13 July 2025
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The raging river bursts from its banks around this time, sweeping homes, cars, campers and cabins downstream.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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Princess Anne topped the surprise style with the diamond Festoon Tiara, adding some glimmer with the sparkler she's owned since 1973.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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Ramos has been a glimmer of hope offensively, although his defense has room for improvement.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
4 July 2025
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“Flicker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flicker. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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