flickering 1 of 2

present participle of flicker

flickering

2 of 2

adjective

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of flickering
Verb
This year, the rumors swirl, a constant, low hum: Outer Heaven and Cuatro Gato, two more flickering lights, are expected to fade. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 But there’s more flickering contrast in Narayan van Maele’s lensing, which alternates dun realism with occasionally hyperreal lighting and composition, particularly when the pagan promise of fire is in the frame. Guy Lodge, Variety, 25 Mar. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flickering
Adjective
  • Many flaring meteors with trains are seen under good skies, but only the brightest of them will be visible in 2025.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 16 July 2025
  • This year there have been multiple flaring incidents, including planned flaring that occurred during maintenance work in February and several weeks in April and May.
    Bay City News Service, The Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2024
Adjective
  • His latest has received mixed reviews since its Cannes premiere and general audiences aren’t aglow at a C+ grade from Cinema Score.
    J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 19 July 2025
  • Mix and match different types of lights to create a garden, backyard or deck that’s fully aglow.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 31 July 2024
Adjective
  • Given Camp’s track record of delivering projects that reach the masses but also get glowing reviews, the package is sure to attract plenty of suitors.
    Justin Kroll, Deadline, 29 July 2025
  • Photo : Il Sereno The glowing McIntosh MC275 amplifier and C22 Preamp.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 July 2025
Adjective
  • The long-running restaurant chain, which features arcade games and live entertainment, made headlines recently when an employee was arrested by Florida police during his work hours as children watched.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Bridging animation and live action, daily life in New York and the complexities of being home in Casablanca, Bouchra is laced with pathos and familiarity, suffused with the political nuances of inhabiting multiple cultures.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Cooper, 30, asked Hargitay one more burning question about the actors' on-screen alter egos: will Olivia and Elliot ever end up together?
    Victoria Edel, People.com, 26 June 2025
  • The action star, 62, now has a Guinness World Records title for most burning parachute jumps by an individual, the organization announced Thursday, June 5.
    Jack Smart, People.com, 5 June 2025
Adjective
  • Among the disturbing scenes from the recent Los Angeles protests, which erupted over federal immigration raids, are those in which protestors stood around the flaming Waymos.
    Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 9 June 2025
  • Somewhat surprisingly, flaming saganaki is now also catching on in Greece, especially in tourist-heavy restaurants, such as the Athens Yacht Club.
    David Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
Adjective
  • Simpson used his blazing speed to beat out a slow infield roller for a single.
    Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Alem and Schneider arrived at their farm plot in Bronzeville in broad-brimmed hats and sturdy boots, ready to harvest zucchini and cucumber under a blazing summer sun.
    Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025

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“Flickering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flickering. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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