as in stares
a fixed intent look
suddenly aware of her admiring gaze, he became self-conscious and uncomfortable
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as in gawks
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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Recent Examples of gazes
Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
When Belly emerges from the bathroom in her birthday outfit, Conrad gazes at her.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Charles gets boxed in by the camera, which gazes up at Anniston with near reverence.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Their gazes lock for what seems like an eternity until Conrad breaks the moment, asking for help to stand.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Abrams-Draine traces receivers’ gazes, searching for any flash of excitement.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
In Competition Tender Claws’ Face Jumping, uses eye-tracking on the Meta Quest Pro to let participants swap perspectives with what looked like ghosts, by locking gazes with them.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
Rosé gazes into the camera, her expression calm and professional.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
When Belly emerges from the bathroom in her birthday outfit, Conrad gazes at her.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Charles gets boxed in by the camera, which gazes up at Anniston with near reverence.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Their gazes lock for what seems like an eternity until Conrad breaks the moment, asking for help to stand.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Abrams-Draine traces receivers’ gazes, searching for any flash of excitement.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gazes
Noun
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Etch out the eyes, then stick red sewing pins through the center of each to create beady stares.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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There were plenty of glassy-eyed, thousand-yard stares in the visitors locker room at American Airlines Center after the Colorado Avalanche yielded a two-goal lead in the final 13 minutes in a 4-2 loss to the rival Stars.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The expressive eyes, hyper-pigmented blush, and ultra-feminine style are all part of her signature face.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Oct. 2025
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Lindsay set his novel in a Miami that is less glamorous than the one typically seen in TV depictions, and director Michael Cuesta faithfully captures this vision of the city as seen through the eyes of everyday people who live there.—
Barry Garron,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Gazes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gazes. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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