FLICKS Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

flicks 1 of 2

noun

plural of flick

as in movies

a story told by means of a series of continuously projected pictures and a sound track we could catch a flick together next weekend

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verb

present tense third-person singular of flick

as in darts

to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements the horse's tail flicked in restless irritation

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Recent Examples of flicks

Noun

Little bursts of dub delay flare without warning, kicking up dust devils; every now and then, the telltale sweep of the pitch-bend wheel flicks upward like a fast-rising tide and then, after a minute or two, falls back into place. —

Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 14 Jan. 2026 Throughout her 27-year career starring in billion-dollar franchises and indie flicks, Saldaña has made her mark on Hollywood despite the challenges. —

Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026 Havertz’s ability to ghost into the box unmarked had previously worked well in tandem with Jesus, with the Brazilian assisting a couple of his early Arsenal goals with deft flicks into the six-yard box. —

Art De Roché, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026 So, curl up with a seasonal spirit and enjoy these festive flicks that are equal parts merry, scary, brutal and sexy. —

Lydia Price, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025 The 1980s was a decade of excellence and excess for science fiction flicks. —

Jeff Spry, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2025 For Uncaged Fury, one of Johnny's past flicks, director Simon McQuoid channeled a late-'90s film aesthetic. —

Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Dec. 2025 From horror flicks and wild comedies to chilling thrillers and works that defy any genre, these films will keep you wide-awake and on the edge of your seat. —

Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2025 Created in the 1960s as a clear attempt for Daiei Film to have a franchise to compete with Godzilla’s popularity, Gamera starred in a series of mostly cheap-looking flicks that are probably best known in America for getting riffed on several Mystery Science Theater 3000 episodes. —

James Grebey, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025

Verb

Think Judd Apatow flicks with Steve Carell and Seth Rogen, or sitcoms starring Charlie Sheen. —

Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025 Like a true professional, the actor quickly flicks the photo and extinguishes the blaze without ever breaking character — despite internally freaking out — to nail the perfect shot. —

Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025 The scene flicks to a flashback of Henry at war, which then switches to Henry in his previous timeline suffering from a nightmare. —

Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025

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Noun

The first season is littered with strange narrative detours, thought-provoking philosophical takes, and a cinematic style that puts 99% of movies to shame.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Jan. 2026
The writer-director and sometimes actor, who has co-written and directed five movies starring Italian comedy sensation Checco Zalone, just became part of a record-breaking feat.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026