as in blatant
very noticeable especially for being incorrect or bad
no one missed the glaring spelling error in the title
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as in glowing
to shine with a bright harsh light
the spotlight glared down on the suspect as the police questioned him relentlessly
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as in scowling
to look with anger or disapproval
don't glare at me like that when I tell you "no"
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Recent Examples of glaring
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
25 June 2026
The Wolves have had a glaring absence in the backcourt next to Edwards in two of the last three postseasons.
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Zach Harper,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
The one glaring chapter that had been missing began to write itself Monday night with color and pageantry as Miami was home to a soccer match in the FIFA World Cup for the first time.
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Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Adjective
Astronomers are puzzled that such a glaring inconsistency could have gone unnoticed in existing data, such as the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB), which provides our earliest snapshot of the universe.
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Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
25 June 2026
The Wolves have had a glaring absence in the backcourt next to Edwards in two of the last three postseasons.
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Zach Harper,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Verb
The Knicks' championship parade will conclude at City Hall, where fans will be met with a glaring mistake.
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
The one glaring chapter that had been missing began to write itself Monday night with color and pageantry as Miami was home to a soccer match in the FIFA World Cup for the first time.
—
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glaring
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This shows a blatant disregard for the integrity of our borders.
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Specifically, DuckDuckGo’s AI feature seems to have gotten fooled by a game of telephone kicked off by internet pranksters and laundered into blatant misinformation on a leading search engine.
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Aemond, without his eyepatch and his artificial eye glowing eerily, does find satisfaction.
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The best antiaging devices have the latest technology to give you glowing, radiant skin at home.
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As a 7-year-old, I’d entertain my father’s friends, at their weekly pickup game at a Bronx barn-house gymnasium, by imitating his game face—bottom lip jutting, eyes scowling.
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Modern tiki tends to take a lighter touch, using more abstract graphics, less imagery of women and scowling gods.
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The teenage phenom is able to complement his obvious technical skills with a flair and maturity in high-pressure situations that is well beyond his years.
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This was most obvious during Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour, when brands capitalized on all things Taylor — friendship bracelets, themed drinks and even concert outfits.
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The smoke from the burning vehicles contained hazardous materials commonly found in automobiles, including fuels, oils and interior components, Nunez said, although steady winds helped disperse the smoke.
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According to Graser, one of the victims had called from inside the burning building, pleading for help.
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In Taiwan, a student sitting for an entrance exam for a top medical school was discovered wearing smart glasses after proctors noticed the student staring oddly at the test, leading to an inspection that revealed the frame was emitting heat.
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Three stories, three separate sets of receipts, with one through line worth staring at until a clearer view emerges.
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There was one American flag sign lit, with some storefront decor gleaming red, white and blue, but the heat seemingly scared most away from celebrating July 4 before Saturday's big day.
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Experiential businesses are the gleaming gemstones within the consumer discretionary bucket.
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This focuses readers on the all-black uniforms of the veiled pupils, who—in a long frame at the center of the page—sit between the looming, frowning teacher on the right and Marji on the left, who stands up to explain that her uncle was executed by the Islamic regime.
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Woods, 50, is seen frowning in the photo, taken shortly after the legendary golfer was booked into jail on March 27 after his Land Rover rolled over in Jupiter Island, Florida.
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“Glaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glaring. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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