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
Synonyms
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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Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 5 Oct. 2024
Taking a long-exposure photo — even if only for a few seconds — is an effective way of glimpsing the reds and greens in the sky even when your eyes cannot.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Bernard Marr, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
These micro hot pants left little to the imagination, highlighting Dua’s long toned legs and giving a cheeky glimpse of her her, ahem, assets.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2024
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Verb
The couple, who welcomed twins Charlie Tamara Tulip and Dolly Rebecca Rose in December 2008, shares glimpses into their family life on social media with sweet snapshots of birthdays, family vacation and throwbacks.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 5 Oct. 2024
Taking a long-exposure photo — even if only for a few seconds — is an effective way of glimpsing the reds and greens in the sky even when your eyes cannot.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
Much like the ever-changing realms of fashion and music, workplace trends serve as a barometer for the direction and velocity of this transformation, offering us a glimpse into the future of our professional lives.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
These micro hot pants left little to the imagination, highlighting Dua’s long toned legs and giving a cheeky glimpse of her her, ahem, assets.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2024
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“Glimpse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glimpse. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.
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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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