FIREFLY in a Sentence

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For FIREFLY, below is one of 4 sentences:
It is sort of emission of visible light by living organisms such as the firefly and various fish, fungi, and bacteria.

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 Meanings and Examples of FIREFLY
Definition Example Sentence Classic Sentence
firefly
 n.  any luminous winged insect, as luminous beetles of the family Lampyridae
Classic Sentence:
1  They seemed to swarm over the place all at once, till the lamplight, shining on their moving dark bodies and glittering, baleful eyes, made the place look like a bank of earth set with fireflies.
Dracula By Bram Stoker
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XIX
2  They are a tall, strong youth and their eyes are like fireflies, for there is laughter in their eyes.
Anthem By Ayn Rand
Context  Highlight   In PART ONE
Example Sentence:
1  It is sort of emission of visible light by living organisms such as the firefly and various fish, fungi, and bacteria.
2  The stars are not afraid to appear like fireflies.