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
Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025
At times, Bachman’s guitar flickers out altogether, much as the couple’s cellular service did on the smokiest days.
—Brendan Fitzgerald, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Early in the film, Samuel offers the same reproach to Romy, and the unexpected flicker of paternalism is part of what catches her interest.
—Alex Barasch, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Verb
When the sun plunges below the horizon in Sacramento, one of the capital region’s most recognizable landmarks flickers into sight.
—Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025
At times, Bachman’s guitar flickers out altogether, much as the couple’s cellular service did on the smokiest days.
—Brendan Fitzgerald, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
Noun
Sometimes, three-quarters of the 32 teams still have at least a flicker of hope heading into the final weekend of the season.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Early in the film, Samuel offers the same reproach to Romy, and the unexpected flicker of paternalism is part of what catches her interest.
—Alex Barasch, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flicker
Verb
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Pulling the lever for Ann made my young Texan feminist heart flutter.—
Ilyse Hogue,
TIME,
21 Jan. 2025
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Native to areas of the Mediterranean such as Greece, Italy, Turkey, and Israel, this low-growing plant has delicate flowers that flutter on long stems above silvery or variegated leaves.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2025
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Cameron Diaz's movie comeback, Back in Action, won't have a premiere.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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The Palisades Charter High School, which has become recognizable to millions as a location where multiple movies and television series have been filmed inside its halls and exterior, is seeking a temporary campus after 40 percent of the property was scorched in the ongoing Palisades Fire.—
Kevin Dolak,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Jan. 2025
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Lawmakers from both parties respond to the president’s flurry of executive orders.—
The Editors,
The Atlantic,
25 Jan. 2025
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The order is among a flurry of executive actions Mr. Trump has quickly taken the first week of his second term.—
Jamie Stengle,
The Christian Science Monitor,
24 Jan. 2025
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Connections is released at midnight in your local time zone and Newsweek will be back tomorrow with another round of hints and tips.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Just like a little salt in your cake batter doesn't make your cake taste salty, a hint of sweet corn in your macaroni and cheese doesn't transform your beloved side into a dessert.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2025
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Much as all this is undeniable catnip for social media feeds, the actual experience is lushly analog, with days spent flitting between hammocks and the steam room, hot tub, and cold plunge tucked inside a dramatic temescal.—
Emily Hochberg,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Dec. 2024
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After all, a bar with a serious food program can transform a night flitting from drinks to dinner into a destination-worthy one-stop shop.—
Emily Wilson,
Bon Appétit,
16 Dec. 2024
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Purple: Medical professionals that may appear in film or on other products.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Mark Anthony Green wrote and directed the film, which is his feature directorial debut.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2025
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Boston is bracing for snow late this weekend as a burst of Arctic air drops temperatures into the teens.—
Rachel Dobkin,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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It was inspired by the neon colors of neon light artist James Turrell, adding bright bursts of pink and orange to their belts.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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In terms of the film’s relevance, the narrative sets up a symbolic situation that offers a glimmer of hope.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Blackhawks saw a glimmer of that in Connor Bedard’s rookie season.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Flicker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flicker. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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