FLITTER Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

flitter

verb

ˈfli-tər

Definition of flitter

as in to flit

to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements the birds flittered back and forth between the backyard feeder and the safety of the trees

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Recent Examples of flitter Black and gold flags flitter in the wind in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania, attached to homes with a Terrible Towel likely somewhere inside. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Dec. 2025 His neuroses flitter around him like fireflies. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 24 Oct. 2025 There might be a butterfly flittering about barren aspen trunks. — Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2025 Ringo was yellow submarines and octopus gardens, the mascot little brother, despite being the eldest Beatle, and the best at flittering above the feuds that afflicted the trio of geniuses around him. — Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flitter

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For Hand-Painted Detail Versatile and timeless, this duo of hand-painted, ceramic platters can easily flit between casual family breakfasts and evenings hosting at home with a pile of hors d'oeuvres.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
By the front door, a hummingbird repeatedly flitted to the tubular magenta blooms of the Salvia spathacea.

— Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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Late in the second period, freshman Emma Yokoi avoided a flag pull on a short, fourth-and-1 reception and darted 21 yards for a touchdown to push Newport Harbor’s lead to 13-0.

— Dan Albano, Oc Register, 27 Aug. 2026
Golf carts dart around the island to drop guests at various outlets, but pathways are sandy, and there are steps to most of the restaurants, though beach rooms are all at floor level.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026

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These days, Jackson and her drag king character live in Ramsgate, a port town on England’s southeast coast where – much like Pat’s flag – strings of Union Jacks flutter along the harbor.

— Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
For Arbaeen, the lights inside the shrine and the flags fluttering from its golden dome are switched to red – the color of vengeance.

— Jane Arraf, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026

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