as in to peek
to take a quick or hasty look
just glimpsed at the photo then turned his attention elsewhere
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Recent Examples of glimpse
Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2025
Plus, Nick is also the team’s holder, so there were plenty of chances to get a glimpse of him on the field while celebrating Vanderbilt’s six touchdowns.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
His search for answers leads him to the eccentric and whimsical Chicken Man and his beloved companion, a seventy-year-old chicken named Claudia — two kindred spirits who have also glimpsed the impossible.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The train stops in historic towns, including Tarquinia, Capalbio, Orbetello, Grosseto, Montepescali, Monte Antico, Buonconvento, and Monteroni d'Arbia, each offering a glimpse into authentic Italian life away from tourist crowds.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2025
Plus, Nick is also the team’s holder, so there were plenty of chances to get a glimpse of him on the field while celebrating Vanderbilt’s six touchdowns.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
His search for answers leads him to the eccentric and whimsical Chicken Man and his beloved companion, a 70-year-old chicken named Claudia — two kindred spirits who have also glimpsed the impossible.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
His search for answers leads him to the eccentric and whimsical Chicken Man and his beloved companion, a seventy-year-old chicken named Claudia — two kindred spirits who have also glimpsed the impossible.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimpse
Noun
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Gomez may appear to be wearing a completely naked nail at a first glance, but her polish choice is actually quite intentional.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
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One glance at the number of women running sub-11s for 100m each season proves Asher-Smith’s point.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As a popular historical site, tourists would occasionally peek into the space during the conference to take pictures and admire the architecture.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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My trusty spreadsheet peeked at a report from Zillow tracking total home values in the nation’s 50 largest metropolitan areas – including six in California.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There were quite a few troubling snaps to Young, and that’s a tough look for a pair that have worked together at their positions in each of the past two summer.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Apple has redesigned its iPhone 17 Pro lineup for its boldest look yet.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Glimpse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimpse. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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