FLITTERING Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

flittering

verb

present participle of flitter

as in flitting

to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements the birds flittered back and forth between the backyard feeder and the safety of the trees

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Recent Examples of flittering For the past few weeks, swarms of the diminutive insects have been seen flittering en masse through parks and backyards across the Bay Area. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 26 May 2026 But there was also a significant contingent from DR Congo, resplendent in light blue, their flags flittering in the afternoon breeze. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2026 Acknowledging that the debt-forgiveness fairy isn’t flittering in the wings on graduation day calls for careful assessment of college plans, dreams, and reality. — Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026

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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

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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, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
On the next drive, Ford took the snap and bobbled it before securing the ball and darting around the edge to run for a five-yard touchdown.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of darting

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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

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Bardwell went viral during the World Cup for dancing with Algeria fans.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026
The Jamaican musical style grew from an encounter between African and European traditions, and its banjos, guitars, hand percussion, and rumba boxes accompanied dancing, drinking, storytelling, and songs about life’s daily irritations.

— Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of dancing

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