Synonyms of gaze

gaze 1 of 2

verb

ˈgāz 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stare
• gawk
• peer
• gape
• glare
• blink
• gawp
• eye
• rubberneck
• goggle
• watch
• fixate
• glower
• gloat
• ogle
• leer
• peruse
• stare down
• observe
• study
• consider
• regard
• pore (over)
• outstare
• outface

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• glimpse
• glance
• scan
• peek
• browse
• peep
• dip (into)
• wink (at)

gaze

2 of 2

noun

as in stare

a fixed intent look

suddenly aware of her admiring gaze, he became self-conscious and uncomfortable

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stare
• eye
• scrutiny
• glare
• attention
• gape
• aspect
• regard
• fixation
• observation
• glower
• contemplation
• examination
• inspection
• surveillance
• watch
• survey
• study
• observance
• perusal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• glance
• sight
• glimpse
• peek
• flash
• peep
• blink
• stime
• scan
• ogle
• browse
• oeillade

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gaze

Verb

After, tuck yourself into a hammock and gaze up at the stars; you wouldn’t be blamed for falling right asleep. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

Passersby on foot and in cars paused to gaze at the memorial. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Noun

Looking back, Rasmussen said he’s used to working with internal teams who are focused on their own corporate messaging, who want to present a glossy view versus a critical gaze. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

However, Aguilar Santurio turned his gaze to the other three and shot once in their direction, but missed. — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026