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
Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
The minute-long clip gives a glimpse into many of the ensemble cast’s situations come Season 3, with Carrie Coon’s Bertha Russell narrating at the beginning.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 1 May 2025
Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 29 Mar. 2025
For viewers eager to better understand the rituals and stakes involved, Conclave offers a timely, if fictionalized, glimpse behind the curtains of papal power.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Met Gala guests have often broken the no-social-media rule to give a more candid glimpse of who is hanging with who and what goes on behind closed doors.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
The minute-long clip gives a glimpse into many of the ensemble cast’s situations come Season 3, with Carrie Coon’s Bertha Russell narrating at the beginning.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 1 May 2025
Verb
The rare behind-the-scenes glimpse that The Atlantic article prompted no firings by Trump thus far.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 29 Mar. 2025
For viewers eager to better understand the rituals and stakes involved, Conclave offers a timely, if fictionalized, glimpse behind the curtains of papal power.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimpse
Noun
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But no matter how much the scene may resemble a legacy country club at first glance, this meetup exists almost in opposition to the city’s handful of expensive clubs with yearslong wait-lists and lengthy membership requirements.—
Lina Abascal,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2025
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Del Rey’s dress was black Valentino couture, and, at first glance, the star of the show was the oversized bow at the shoulder, which also included an eye-catching feather detail.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
7 May 2025
Verb
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Or costumed as one, in a light grey suit and white shirt with ruffles peeking out from his jacket’s sleeves and dark grey velvet lapels; in the several gold rings that so famously adorned those jazz hands of his.—
Julian Randall,
Essence,
29 Apr. 2025
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In addition to her sheer top — which allowed her black bra to peek through — Shields added a blazer for coverage on her arms and back.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Here is a look at all of the results and highlights from UFC Des Moines.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The breathable fabric used on the seats makes cushions optional and gives the set a minimalist look that complements its clean silhouette.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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“Glimpse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimpse. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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