flicker

Example Sentences

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Away from the television storyline, when he was about four weeks old, Harvey failed his newborn screening hearing test, and his mum noticed a flicker in his eye around the same time.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

"As the visible light began to flicker and dim, the infrared light spiked. Which could mean that the material blocking the star is hot -- so hot that it's glowing in the infrared."

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

Thus far, it has been the only diabolic flicker he’s displayed.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2026

Meanwhile, the subtle flicker of fire with cool blues around the edges of the flame is like a magic trick.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

A flicker of hope pushes into the cloud of anger in my gut.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz