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

Terraces in various configurations have capacious daybeds and sometimes plunge pools for gazing at the expansive sea views. — Rachel Howard, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

The clip began with a makeup-free Giudice sitting in the glam chair and gazing straight-faced into the camera while Reyna sized up the shot. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026

Noun

While the Blue Demon induces perceptual disorientation, the Rooster privileges visual attention and the architectural discipline of gaze. — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026

Visual cues are both stripped down and strangely compelling, like the dotted line that runs from Nancy’s eyes to indicate her gaze. — Air Mail, 3 Oct. 2026