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

For that green flicker against all the brown.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

Much like stars shimmer when seen through Earth's atmosphere, pulsar radio signals also flicker as they move through space.

From Science Daily • Jan. 6, 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

Specks of gold flicker through her natural black bun.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas