at a glance

idiom

: with a quick look
She was able to identify the problem at a glance.

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This reasoning, in fairness, is both intuitive and logical at a glance. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025 The best moisturizers for mature skin, at a glance Highly recommended by derms, this rich cream is packed with skin-loving ingredients. Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 6 Aug. 2025 This Apple Watch has a large 45mm Always-On Retina display that’s easy to read at a glance. Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2025 How to watch Shark Week, at a glance This year’s schedule is packed with both returning fan favorites and new specials that promise to push the envelope even further. Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 20 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for at a glance

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“At a glance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20a%20glance. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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