as in flaring
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to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements
a dragonfly flickering above the salt marsh
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Recent Examples of flickering
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
Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Jan. 2026
Jay Harris, who has followed them into the AFCON quarter-finals this weekend, went back to research the story behind flickering footage of the charismatic forward — then a year or so into his career at Chelsea — pleading for a cease in hostilities.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Use the remote to set a timer, change the flickering mode, and adjust brightness.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Best Pottery Barn Outlet Decor Deals The outlet is packed with both indoor and outdoor decor finds, like flickering flameless candles (56% off) and artificial plants that add a pop of greenery without the commitment (48% off).
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
On a recent visit to Stissing House—a historic tavern in Pine Plains, New York, and the host of every brand event on my radar in 2025—flickering candlelight cast a warm glow on my scallops swimming in green garlic butter.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2025
Strobe lighting inside the arena used for pre-game introductions malfunctioned badly, staying on and flickering, causing a glare on the court.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Dec. 2025
People returning home from work and school stood with their briefcases and backpacks, staring at the flickering orange as daylight faded.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025
Behind it, festive props and flickering lights add to the chaos.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
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This year, the rumors swirl, a constant, low hum: Outer Heaven and Cuatro Gato, two more flickering lights, are expected to fade.
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Shooting stars also recur throughout the exhibition, flickering as symbols of aspiration and impermanence.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for flickering
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Red dwarfs are also prone to violently flaring and the outpouring of radiation from them can strip an atmosphere clean off a planet.—
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After the orchestra launches in with a full flaring sound, the cello takes the lead on a sweet, almost pensive solo.—
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The headlights of the long-haul trucks illuminated Joshua trees and darting bats.—
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During early warm-ups for the Broncos-Chargers game, Dobbins spent over 30 minutes catching up with former Los Angeles teammates and coaches, darting over to the stands to sign a few autographs.—
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In pre-internet 1987, Conor and his dog Sandy live a life of seclusion, lost in the slow-rendering graphics of early Macs and televisions aglow with late night horror movie marathons.—
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Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas has reiterated his desire for a downtown stadium at Washington Square Park, a site in the mix for more than a year that sits north of Crown Center and east of Union Station, which was aglow in Royals blue over the weekend.—
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At ease everywhere from flitting free jazz to looser, funkier textures, Allen abides, insistent but never overbearing on a session well worth the wait.—
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That Cody Balmer avowed the Palestinian cause in his call to 911, despite no prior connection to it, fits the general pattern, since that’s what was flitting across his screens.—
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Consisting of wispy layers that create soft movement, akin to fluttering butterfly wings, the cut is a popular option for cascading long lengths.—
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Soft amber light illuminates gold jewelry, glossy lips, and brightly fabrics fluttering in the ocean breeze.—
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Bloom walked the carpet at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, absolutely glowing.—
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Like its predecessor, the new annex is a sleek, politely glowing object.—
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Large crowds of onlookers were treated to a performance of boxing and dancing on the show floor.—
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The images show vivid auroras dancing overhead and a fox below who seems far more interested in the photographer than the light show unfolding above.—
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Dončić’s night was over after back-to-back live-ball turnovers, the second coming on a Dyson Daniels steal that resulted in a Zaccahrie Risacher windmill.—
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Since 1967, the Morton Pumpkin Festival has been the highlight of the year, bringing more than 75,000 visitors for four days of parades, live music, and pie-eating contests, along with chili, doughnuts, and lattes.—
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“Flickering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flickering. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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