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
Pavlo Fedykovych, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
Today, the first floor remains staged as a wartime hospital, while the upstairs rooms offer a glimpse into how the Harper family lived during the conflict.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Want to see what Hubble glimpsed on your birthday?
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 May 2026
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Noun
Years in the darkness Trading the tropical sun and heat for the darkness and dampness underground is unsettling, and a visit to Vịnh Mốc offers a brief glimpse of the claustrophobic conditions.
—Pavlo Fedykovych, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
Today, the first floor remains staged as a wartime hospital, while the upstairs rooms offer a glimpse into how the Harper family lived during the conflict.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Verb
In a remote desert far from the UAE’s bright skylines, stargazers gather in the nation’s darkest corner to glimpse the Milky Way most residents can no longer see.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Want to see what Hubble glimpsed on your birthday?
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimpse
Noun
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Brunson, whose father Rick was on the Knicks during their 1999 Finals run and is now an assistant coach with the team, is a stand-in for the outer-borough striver, underestimated at first glance, but blessed with moxie.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
14 June 2026
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That’s why the DC Defenders defensive lineman couldn’t help but glance at his Google Calendar while chatting.—
Noah White,
Washington Post,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Hidden in plain sight around the resort are 300 little wooden menehune statues, peeking out from corners and under bridges.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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In between, there are stretches of wide valleys filled with junipers, pinyon pines, and jackrabbits peeking out from the sagebrush.—
Tamara Gane,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
Noun
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This foundation stick blends buildable coverage with hours of hydration, thanks to hyaluronic acid that plumps skin from within and visibly softens the look of fine lines both immediately and over time.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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Meanwhile, the Silver Moss pair takes on a stormy look that’s well-suited for late summer nights, while the Quicksand variation does its best wheat work boot impression for a look that will transition seamlessly into fall.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
13 June 2026
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“Glimpse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimpse. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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