GAZE Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈgāz

Definition of gaze

as in to stare

to look long and hard in wonder or surprise just sat there and gazed at the panorama before us until it got too dark to see

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gaze

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noun

as in stare

a fixed intent look suddenly aware of her admiring gaze, he became self-conscious and uncomfortable

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In its center sat perched a one-eyed cat, gazing toward the window. — Literary Hub, 22 July 2026 The sequence in the film involving Matt running away from a premiere continues with the character gazing horrified upon his oozing complexion in the reflection of a storefront window. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026

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Scarlett, meanwhile, keeps a steady gaze while plucking away at her bass. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026 But when asked to convey human-woman concerns, like a shitty dad, a shitty husband, and a shitty mother-in-law, that intense gaze can become inscrutable, even incomprehensible — a closed door to her interiority instead of a way in. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for gaze

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Inside the latest post-loss clubhouse, multiple players sat at their lockers in silence, staring at their phones or blankly ahead.

— Dennis Lin, New York Times, 21 July 2026
This paragon of patience is staring at an uncertain future and wearing thin.

— Brent Lang, Variety, 21 July 2026

Definition of stare

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Next Big Thing, have become the most talked about — and gawked about — in the run-up to Sunday’s World Cup final, when Messi’s Argentina will play Yamal’s Spain for the biggest trophy in the sport.

— Joseph Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
By Thursday morning, only the awning was still standing amid the rubble, as passersby gawked and cars slowed down to survey what had happened.

— Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026

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