FLICKERING Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

flickering 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of flickering

as in flaring

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verb

present participle of flicker

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

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

Verb

Meanwhile, the light bulbs in our apartment were mysteriously flickering. — Will Tizard, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026 Surfaces glow with darting light, the beehive smoke and silhouettes and flickering neon lulls the viewer to a state conducive to such pondering. — Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026 After engineering a flexible version of Tetris that could be wrapped around a magazine, Kevin Bates’ latest creation is a digital candle that uses a custom AI model to accurately simulate the appearance of a flickering flame across a grid of LEDs. — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026 Guests followed a trail of flickering luminary bags to the dance floor, where even a couple of power cuts couldn’t stop the inter-family dance circles from forming. — Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026 The way the sisters quivered at her from their cage, flickering like holograms. — Madeline Ffitch, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026 The layout splits between a restaurant and a cocktail bar, with a listening lounge tucked into the back corner, whose walls come alive with flickering anime cartoons. — Jaclyn Degiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 With the flash of red taillights flickering outside of the stadium, a sign of fans already heading for the exits, the Dodgers went down in order to end the game. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 But there is still hope in a season with 13 games left and Super Bowl dreams flickering. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flickering

Adjective

With their swollen, flaring buttresses and soaring heights of 80 feet or more, the trees are awe-inspiring when reflected in the dark water.

— Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
Though the maximum rate is only about four per hour, the stream does provide slow-moving flaring fireballs, and a careful observer may be nicely rewarded for the time spent.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of flaring

Verb

Airline and ground personnel at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport reported seeing a UFO hovering over the airport and then darting up, leaving a hole in the clouds.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Reacting to the obstacle darting out into the road, the bus driver hit the brakes, sending passengers tumbling.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of darting

Adjective

During fall, a train window serves as the perfect perch for leaf-peeping in river valleys aglow in crimson and gold or passing through small towns that look like they’ve been plucked from a Hallmark movie.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 15 Oct. 2026
Minassian transformed the Palazzo Gavazzi space into a Caviar Bar with vaulted ceilings aglow in custom copper, silver and smoky-gray mirrors that amplify light and depth.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of aglow

Verb

Multiple anglers reeled in yellowfin tuna, which were visible through the clear water flitting back and forth near the boat.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Upon further review of the camera footage, Sam Gough, a park supervisor for the Incline Village General Improvement District, said the light appeared to be just a bug flitting across the lens.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of flitting

Verb

Related Articles The dress was designed with a flowing sensibility in mind, featuring the Victorian design element of a high collar contrasted by fluttering bohemian shift silhouette, long sleeves and plenty of ruffles on the bodice and skirt.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026
To achieve that fluttering action, the material in these baits is very soft.

— Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of fluttering

Verb

The Rock the Holiday Christmas Parade with new floats and characters will feature elves, chefs, bakers and toy makers singing and dancing to classic Christmas songs during the procession through the park.

— Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 12 Nov. 2026
That concern hasn’t gone away now that the Hawaii native is seemingly back to walking and dancing on stage.

— Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 12 Nov. 2026

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