as in flaring
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as in darting
to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements
a dragonfly flickering above the salt marsh
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Recent Examples of flickering
Guy Lodge, Variety, 25 Mar. 2022
Adjective
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flickering
Adjective
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This year there have been multiple flaring incidents, including planned flaring that occurred during maintenance work in February and several weeks in April and May.—
Bay City News Service,
The Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2024
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Oil refining giant Valero must pay a $1.2 million penalty for major flaring incidents at its Benicia facility that spewed dark plumes of pollutants into neighborhoods, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday.—
Julie Johnson,
San Francisco Chronicle,
5 Apr. 2023
Adjective
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The hot light, signaling that hot, fresh doughnuts are coming off the production line, is usually aglow from 7 to 9 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m., though these hours vary by location.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
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Zoo Lights: The National Zoo will be aglow in dazzling holiday illuminations for a few days longer.—
Analis Bailey,
Axios,
2 Jan. 2025
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Eric Murphy, 35, proposed to Jasmin Lawrence, 29, last November in a small event with high production values: myriad candles, romantic lighting, flower petals covering the floor and a glowing orange heart as a backdrop.—
Christie D’Zurilla,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Gleeson says Krasinski and Carell's support — and their glowing reports of their own experiences working on The Office — made accepting the role that much more affirming.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Craft beer, diehard soccer fans, big patio screen with live music before and after.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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In the evenings, the courtyard comes alive with weekly garden parties featuring barbecues, wine tastings, and live music.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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Keep scrolling for more can’t-miss deals and the answers to your most burning questions about Way Day.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Mud puddles are courageous, too, when returning the unblinking, burning gaze of the sky’s white eye.—
contributing Monitor poets,
Christian Science Monitor,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Tigers have staged this flaming start thanks to their unique play style and positive culture and a bundle of comeback stories.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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That's pretty vague, but the season 2 teaser trailer highlights several of the aforementioned foes and woes, from a host of haunted dolls and a swarm of bees to a flaming, winged creature and the gnarly sight of Tyler (Hunter Doohan) in his Hyde form.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The biggest thing that gives Golden a chance to shine is his blazing speed.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The physical evidence strongly suggested that rather than hiking across a blazing desert after enduring weeks of torment, Aimee had gotten out of a car and walked a short distance to be discovered.—
Carolyn Kellogg,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Flickering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flickering. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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