as in to stare
to look long and hard in wonder or surprise
just sat there and gazed at the panorama before us until it got too dark to see
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as in stare
a fixed intent look
suddenly aware of her admiring gaze, he became self-conscious and uncomfortable
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Recent Examples of gaze
Andy Naylor, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
And sometimes my mom and I would drive down and gaze at the White House and Capitol, so proud that an up-and coming Irishman could have beaten out all the other architects to play such a central role in conjuring the seats of our new Republic.
—Maureen Dowd, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Long lashes feel feminine and will enhance your gaze in photographs.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2025
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Verb
The Athletic’s Brighton correspondent, Andy Naylor, gazes into his crystal ball…
What are expectations inside the club for this season?
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
And sometimes my mom and I would drive down and gaze at the White House and Capitol, so proud that an up-and coming Irishman could have beaten out all the other architects to play such a central role in conjuring the seats of our new Republic.
—Maureen Dowd, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
Others took issue with the ad playing into the male gaze and seemingly taking its inspiration from Brooke Shields' controversial 1980 denim campaign with Calvin Klein.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Long lashes feel feminine and will enhance your gaze in photographs.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaze
Verb
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But after the initial five seconds of being off-leash and staring at Han, Swanson took his chance.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Bengals have a long history of keeping their eyes open in a staring contest with talent.—
Mike Kaye
August 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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However, interests in the islands should at least keep an eye on this, particularly for the Windward Islands.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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At running back, keep an eye on Kaden Winkfield to shine.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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For one, Tyler might see his own celebrity as akin to a fish — they’re similarly gawked at by strangers.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
21 July 2025
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And Fanatics will bring back the 40/40 Club, a temporary pop-up of Jay-Z’s infamous New York City hotspot, constructed inside the Javits Center, exclusively for the biggest stars and highest rollers … though fans are free to gawk from a distance.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2025
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“Gaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaze. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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