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to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements
a dragonfly flickering above the salt marsh
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Recent Examples of flickering
Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
But there’s more flickering contrast in Narayan van Maele’s lensing, which alternates dun realism with occasionally hyperreal lighting and composition, particularly when the pagan promise of fire is in the frame.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 25 Mar. 2022
Jemele Hill, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
What these Studies Mean for Human Intelligence The flickering neurons inside the zebrafish brain give a tiny life form the ability to measure and navigate its world.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Sucking them in and spitting them out all at once, like shadows flickering on the wall of the cave.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
The Beast of Bray Road, the Hodag, the Wendigo—those Midwestern monsters that lurk in the woods, stories told to children as warnings across a flickering summer fire.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
The odds are flickering as traders give a real-time read on candidate momentum — a month before early voting starts.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
One light was out and one light was flickering in the ventilation hood area.
—Sacbee.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Shooting stars also recur throughout the exhibition, flickering as symbols of aspiration and impermanence.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Jan. 2026
Jay Harris, who has followed them into the AFCON quarter-finals this weekend, went back to research the story behind flickering footage of the charismatic forward — then a year or so into his career at Chelsea — pleading for a cease in hostilities.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
This year, the rumors swirl, a constant, low hum: Outer Heaven and Cuatro Gato, two more flickering lights, are expected to fade.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
But there’s more flickering contrast in Narayan van Maele’s lensing, which alternates dun realism with occasionally hyperreal lighting and composition, particularly when the pagan promise of fire is in the frame.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 25 Mar. 2022
Verb
But now, with recent events in Minnesota, that 2020 spirit seems to be tentatively flickering back to life.
—Jemele Hill, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
What these Studies Mean for Human Intelligence The flickering neurons inside the zebrafish brain give a tiny life form the ability to measure and navigate its world.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Sucking them in and spitting them out all at once, like shadows flickering on the wall of the cave.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
The Beast of Bray Road, the Hodag, the Wendigo—those Midwestern monsters that lurk in the woods, stories told to children as warnings across a flickering summer fire.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
The odds are flickering as traders give a real-time read on candidate momentum — a month before early voting starts.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
One light was out and one light was flickering in the ventilation hood area.
—Sacbee.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Shooting stars also recur throughout the exhibition, flickering as symbols of aspiration and impermanence.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Jan. 2026
Jay Harris, who has followed them into the AFCON quarter-finals this weekend, went back to research the story behind flickering footage of the charismatic forward — then a year or so into his career at Chelsea — pleading for a cease in hostilities.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flickering
Adjective
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Red dwarfs are also prone to violently flaring and the outpouring of radiation from them can strip an atmosphere clean off a planet.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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After the orchestra launches in with a full flaring sound, the cello takes the lead on a sweet, almost pensive solo.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Chirring insects, cool eels, darting dice snakes in the Volga delta.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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The footage ends as the officer glances back toward the bench where the suspect was supposed to be handcuffed, before giving chase, with two other officers quickly darting out from behind the reception desk to join her.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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No brow aglow like Narekatsi or Kuchak, Cross the world, no height alight like Ararat.—
Simon Maghakyan,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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Last year, the Atlanta-area hockey scene was aglow with the possibility of an NHL expansion franchise.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Here’s what to do to get rid of pesky moths flitting around indoors.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2026
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Men have been doing it for decades, flitting between the low-brow and the high-brow without losing any of their Serious Actor sheen in the process.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In the end, the town promises a simpler life, sipping strong espressos beneath fluttering palm trees.—
Dana Sauchelli,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2026
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Consisting of wispy layers that create soft movement, akin to fluttering butterfly wings, the cut is a popular option for cascading long lengths.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The film has a brutal 6% critic score on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, but the audience score is at a glowing 99%.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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In its center is the Orion Nebula, a glowing patch of light.—
Jase Parnell-Brookes,
Space.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The video appears to show Sohail dancing with Orthodox men inside the headquarters.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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True to the mountain's name, natural light abounds—look for sun spots dancing across the walls as the shadows shift across the canyon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Ellis likes how the acoustic style creates a warm atmosphere and an intimacy with the audience during live shows.—
DeAsia Paige,
AJC.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The dining room is bold yet romantic—handcrafted chandeliers, deep crimson upholstery, and a theatrical kitchen where plush seating and live music meets fine dining.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Flickering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flickering. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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