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
Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
The film opens on a flickering bulb on the ceiling of a highway rest stop, the camera taking us down to the building’s busy food court, though the family we’re meant to focus our attention on remain far away.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 15 May 2025
Daron James, IndieWire, 27 May 2025
Small summer blooms attract butterflies and luna moths, while late season berries are favored by robins, flickers, and grouse.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Pain might flicker, flash, prickle, drill, lancinate, pinch, cramp, tug, scald, sear, or itch.
—Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
The film opens on a flickering bulb on the ceiling of a highway rest stop, the camera taking us down to the building’s busy food court, though the family we’re meant to focus our attention on remain far away.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 15 May 2025
Noun
The prop flares could have their flicker and intensity controlled from a lighting desk.
—Daron James, IndieWire, 27 May 2025
Small summer blooms attract butterflies and luna moths, while late season berries are favored by robins, flickers, and grouse.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flicker
Verb
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American flags fluttered, along with the occasional LGBTQ+ banner.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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American and Saudi flags fluttered throughout the capital, and an all-American fleet of police vehicles formed a visible security perimeter around key sites.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Featuring mid-scale buildable models of the most iconic Star Wars ships, including the Millennium Falcon and the Tantive IV, which holds the distinction of being the first ever starship to appear in a Star Wars movie.—
Paul Brett,
Space.com,
20 June 2025
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This year marks the 67th anniversary of Alfred Hitchcock’s acclaimed film Vertigo, which some say is one of the best movies of all time and certainly one of the English film director’s masterworks.—
Nancy Olson,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Then, in early May, came a flurry of warnings — emails from spoofed Coinbase.com addresses, suspicious activity alerts, and a barrage of phone calls.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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President Trump's flurry of recent presidential pardons has cost crime victims and taxpayers approximately $1.3 billion in restitution and payments, according to a review by House Judiciary Democrats.—
June 17,
CBS News,
17 June 2025
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The shade brings a quiet elegance to any room, a hint of whimsy, and a reputation for serenity thanks to its namesake plant.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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What is a hint in the novel becomes a horror onscreen when Fanny discovers sketchbooks showing sadistic scenes of plantation life.—
Marina Harss,
New Yorker,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Following the Tony Awards, many attendees flitted off to cast celebrations and the official MoMA party before landing at the annual event at the Carlyle, hosted by Rick Miramontez and John Gore.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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The episode flits back and forth between tour preparation, performances and home footage from Cooper’s childhood.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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The stunt men were not commemorated in the film’s credits.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
14 June 2025
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The document filed on behalf of the actress also claims: The Guardian has contacted Zois and the film’s sales representatives Anton for comment.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
14 June 2025
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Pride Month tends to arrive in a confetti burst of color.—
Sophia Bush,
Time,
20 June 2025
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In a burst of architectural brilliance, a pair of striking glass hallways connect the two wings of the main house, one spotlighting views of a cascading creek and the other lush landscaping.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2025
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Telehealth offers a glimmer of a solution, but as everyone who’s tried to show off a concerning mole to a doctor via a smartphone camera knows: Video technology can only get you so far.—
Christopher Null,
Wired News,
19 June 2025
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For travelers, Christchurch Airport offers a glimmer of hope.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Flicker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flicker. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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