as in to flutter
to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements
a dragonfly flickering above the salt marsh
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as in movie
a story told by means of a series of continuously projected pictures and a sound track
as a child, the future director would spend hours sitting in the theater, totally entranced by the flickers
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as in flurry
a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity
usually there's a flicker in car sales when the new models come out
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as in hint
an almost imperceptible sign of something
there was a flicker of recognition in her eye when I mentioned his name, but she denied knowing him
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Recent Examples of flicker
Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 1 July 2025
Chandeliers wrapped in greenery, flickering candles and white blush florals from The Floral Way Events served as additional touches of sophistication.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 30 June 2025
Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
The intention, maybe, is to provide a flicker of hope for these two characters and for the audience.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 26 June 2025
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Verb
Though its legacy has flickered in and out of the national spotlight, a passionate core of diehard supporters continues to believe, clinging to the dream that their beloved ‘Rayos’ will one day rise again.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 1 July 2025
Chandeliers wrapped in greenery, flickering candles and white blush florals from The Floral Way Events served as additional touches of sophistication.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 30 June 2025
Noun
With a meditation tape on and old nightmares in his head, the images flicker between ocean waves and nerve-racking curves, from zen calm to zen focus.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
The intention, maybe, is to provide a flicker of hope for these two characters and for the audience.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flicker
Verb
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Their small pink petals flutter every time there’s a breeze.—
Stephanie Lam,
Mercury News,
2 July 2025
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The homeowner's Stars and Stripes, which was fluttering on the flagpole beside the entrance, was tangled.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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One night, the poster and Mark came home from the gym ready to relax and watch a movie, only to find Daisy hosting a group of friends in their living room.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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Known for his wit and charisma, The Rock has become the most accomplished actor of all professional wrestlers, starring in movies such as The Scorpion King, Fast Five, and Jumanji.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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This move could be the first of a flurry after Arizona was swept by Houston earlier this week.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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That area has seen a flurry of property sales since Mayor Joe Hogsett announced his intentions to build a professional league stadium at what is now the downtown Indianapolis heliport, but some of the Simon property purchases predate the mayor's public announcement.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
25 July 2025
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Sparkling Matcha Lemonade Mostly lemonade with a hint of matcha, sweetened to perfection.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 July 2025
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The pairing is delicate yet complex as the red berry notes and floral hints mingle with the sweet acid left behind by the tomatoes.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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But 90 seconds later, Spain’s Esther Gonzalez flitted in behind Portugal’s high defensive line, taking down a raking pass from left-back Olga Carmona with her shoulder before bundling the ball beyond Pereira.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
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Food trucks serving churros, street corn, and empanadas flitted in and out of the facility.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2025
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Following the film's financial and creative success, Corenswet is expected to reprise his role in a potential sequel, the actor revealed via Vanity Fair in June.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 July 2025
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The couple's former co-star Jennifer Love Hewitt also returned to play the original film's protagonist, Julie James.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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The galaxy can be seen undergoing a burst of star formation thanks to the tidal influence of a galactic neighbor, with the glowing red form of an emission nebula visible throughout, giving the impression of a cosmic firework display.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
13 July 2025
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The raging river bursts from its banks around this time, sweeping homes, cars, campers and cabins downstream.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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Despite the serious nature of the diagnosis, Ospreay offered a glimmer of hope.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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In the past year, there was a little glimmer of recovery: Earnings were up about 22% on a 2.7% revenue increase.—
John Dorfman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Flicker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flicker. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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