aflutter

Example Sentences

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A bower of roses, fragrant herbs and bodacious blooms might set one gardener’s heart aflutter, while another finds the sweet spot among spiky agaves, exotic palms or a bountiful row of summer raspberries.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2024

"Designers got crafty this season," noted Drapers, "and the Paris runways were aflutter with super-size lace and broderie anglaise designs for SS24".

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2023

Markets had expected hawkishness, but were set aflutter last week when council member Klass Knot cast doubt on the need for hikes beyond July.

From Reuters • Jul. 27, 2023

My heart was aflutter as I drove home.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2023

Radar runs in, his robe aflutter, and hands Lacey the card.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green