flicker

Example Sentences

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"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

A flicker that sharpens the sweetness and makes you reach instinctively for another square.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 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

In the lead-up to the race, Tyler West and Molly Rainford had a flicker of apprehension.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

Sitting on the bed, I watched the uneasy flicker of streetlamps dance across the window.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros