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
Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of people attended the Via Crucis in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on Good Friday, straining their necks to catch a glimpse of the actor portraying Jesus in the final moments before his execution.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Most of the merging black holes glimpsed by LVK are thought to have been born via the deaths of massive stars.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Swift gave another glimpse into her early days in honor of Mother's Day 2020, sharing two adorable clips with her mom from 1990.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of people attended the Via Crucis in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on Good Friday, straining their necks to catch a glimpse of the actor portraying Jesus in the final moments before his execution.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
The film follows the 20 days leading up to the 2025 presidential inauguration, as the first lady narrates a behind-the-scenes glimpse into her personal and private lives.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Most of the merging black holes glimpsed by LVK are thought to have been born via the deaths of massive stars.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimpse
Noun
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Food and drink At first glance, Harriet’s Rooftop & Lounge seemed like a typical NYC rooftop—the kind of place where views take priority and food is an afterthought.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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At first glance, green and bordeaux seem like an unusual duo, but this street style shows that contrasts work!—
Jana Ackermann,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bits of the building’s pink skin have started to peek out like spring blossoms on the construction site at 2nd and Olive.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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From the curb, 170 Benvenue is a darling Cape with four perfect little dormers peeking out of its roof, just below a stone chimney.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There was a blithe, mildly stoned look in everyone’s eyes, and most of the women were dressed like gnomes while all the men appeared ergonomically outfitted to climb a cliff face but were instead commuting to their office jobs.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Surrounded by 28 acres of grapevines and rolling farmland, this beautiful resort draws its look from the working countryside with standalone-style only accommodations, luxury amenities, and a polished farm-house design.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Glimpse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimpse. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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