firefly
Example Sentences
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A tiny firefly has landed on Autumn’s nose, shining golden light right onto her face.
From Literature
Wildflowers flashed like fireflies in the brooding jungle of “Floral Entrapment II,” which artist Ema Ri made by applying paint with their hands and nails.
The herd strolled out to graze under the stars, the children ran out to chase fireflies, and sometimes even Mr. Shareef stepped out to stretch his stiff legs.
From Literature
In a way, all animals make rhythms, whether in the form of fireflies flashing, birds chirping or even a tiger pacing back and forth.
From Salon
Reeve: This whole time, we’re watching Oliver and Claire travel to see these fireflies, and because that moment is actually quite quick, it had to land.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
