glimpsed; glimpsing
: to get a brief look at
glimpsed him as he sped by in his car
1
: to look briefly
glimpsed at the letter and then threw it aside
2
archaic
: glimmer
glimpser
noun
1
: a fleeting view or look
caught only a glimpse of the mugger
2
archaic
: glimmer
Examples of glimpse in a Sentence
Verb
We glimpsed him through the window as his car sped past.
just glimpsed at the photo then turned his attention elsewhere
Noun
We caught a glimpse of him through the window as his car sped past.
I only got a glimpse of him as we drove by.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2025
Still, sparks of romance, action, car chases and fight scenes are glimpsed in the trailer.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 6 May 2025
Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 17 May 2025
Kardashian Barker shared with her 218 million Instagram followers a glimpse of her temporary residence by taking a photo of a view of palm trees outside a window and showcasing a snap of a cabana overlooking clear blue ocean water.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 17 May 2025
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Verb
Just glimpse their best-selling Jasper Collection that now has water-resistant outdoor upholstery, quick-dry foam cushions, and a teak base.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2025
Still, sparks of romance, action, car chases and fight scenes are glimpsed in the trailer.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 6 May 2025
Noun
The Croisette is often packed with tourists hoping to catch a glimpse of Hollywood stars, as well as studio executives, sales agents and journalists hustling from one meeting to another.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 17 May 2025
Kardashian Barker shared with her 218 million Instagram followers a glimpse of her temporary residence by taking a photo of a view of palm trees outside a window and showcasing a snap of a cabana overlooking clear blue ocean water.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 17 May 2025
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“Glimpse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glimpse. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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glimpse
1 of 2 verb
glimpsed; glimpsing
: to take a brief look : see momentarily or incompletely
glimpsed the deer running
glimpser
noun
glimpse
2 of 2 noun
: a short hurried view
catch a glimpse of something rushing by
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