GLANCES Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

glances 1 of 2

noun

plural of glance

as in glimpses

an instance of looking especially briefly she was about to say something rude, but her mother silenced her with a glance

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glances

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of glance

as in bounces

to strike and fly off at an angle the basketball glanced off the rim her wild pitch glanced off my shoulder and landed in the dugout

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as in peeks

to take a quick or hasty look just glanced at the instructions before assembling the bike glanced over his shoulder to see if she was still there

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as in gleams

to shoot forth bursts of light diamonds glancing in the display case

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Recent Examples of glances

Noun

Classmates began approaching him at school with compliments rather than gawks and glances. — Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026 Like a hiding fox squirrel, Kontras flattened himself against the trunk of the pine, moving only his head enough to peek glances at the grazing whitetail. — Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026 Her performance presents as camp, but her dynamic range of loud cackles and quiet glances is fabulous. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 In our in-depth review, audio expert Tim Gideon gave these buds a solid rating for their expansive sound and unique design that will certainly garner a few glances. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 16 July 2026 This winter, however, Bigley’s glances could carry extra weight as a critical December threshold could be missed. — Corey Schmidt july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 Frowning, fidgeting, and exchanging furtive glances—the crowd’s unease was palpable. — Benjamin Skuse, IEEE Spectrum, 25 June 2026 These backward glances don’t play as nostalgia. — Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 22 June 2026 Shimmering pools, yellow bikes with butterfly handles, and rushed glances over tall fields of grass produce enough pining between Sonya and Coley to fuel a thousand AIM drafts. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 16 June 2026

Verb

At one moment, the young prince glances down with his doe eyes before looking shyly off to the side at his mom and breaking out into a giggle. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026 Daily glances, teasing and silences hide something nobody wants to talk about. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 Zack finds a smile for his mother at the patio table; Tom glances over his shoulder at nothing before Natalie joins him at the grill. — Jp Mangalindan, Time, 31 July 2026 But as his guitar scratches away at Stewart’s velvet synths and glances off Mitchell’s drums, sing Reilly does. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026 In another of Nishimura’s photographs, CNN’s chief White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins glances warily in the direction of Brian Glenn, a former White House correspondent for the conservative streaming network Real America’s Voice. — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 24 July 2026 As God rains down sulfur and fire to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah, Lot’s wife glances back and turns into a pillar of salt. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026 Yoon’s wife slips a cigarette between her lips, then glances at my wife. — Literary Hub, 11 June 2026 Nail trends—and cursory glances at the ladies in the salon chairs beside us—have shown butter nails are here to stay. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for glances

Noun

Since welcoming Rocky, Kardashian and Barker have offered occasional glimpses into life with their blended family, sharing moments from holidays, birthdays and family getaways while largely keeping their youngest son's face out of the spotlight.

— Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
In the last two seasons, the winger showed glimpses of his off-ball runs behind the opponent’s defence, an ability to control the ball comfortably with either foot and use his first touch to attack the space.

— Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of glimpses

Verb

Achord bounces on his toes like an impatient little kid watching his guys work, stomps his right foot on the ground and vaults his right arm forward to demonstrate how someone should return a kick.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
When an account doesn’t have enough money, the check bounces.

— Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation, 24 July 2026

Definition of bounces

Verb

Like Beckham’s dress, the 100-percent silk dress softly gleams in the light.

— Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Despite a couple of funky skips, the album is fueled by the hunger of an artist who really wants the pop life again, perking up electro-scuzz and arena rock with new wave that gleams like glitter.

— Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 4 Dec. 2025

Definition of gleams

Noun

Parton turned extravagant blonde wigs, elaborate makeup, high heels, and sparkles into one of the most recognizable looks in entertainment.

— William Arruda, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
There has always been something compelling about Paul Baker, something about the interplay between his frat-star good looks and Canadian soft-boy heart.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of looks

Verb

As Robert Spillane works through a quiet camp, fellow inside linebacker Christian Elliss flashes again and again, this time in coverage during 7-on-7s with a pass breakup.

— Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 1 Aug. 2026
Danny Trejo flashes a smile at San Diego’s Comic-Con International on July 25.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

Definition of flashes

Verb

The air is perfectly warm, the sunshine glints on the water, happy people pass by and wave.

— Kristy Woodson Harvey, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
That, from time to time, during his endless task, the sun glints across the rock’s face in a way that reminds him that there were good times, or at least different times.

— Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 12 May 2026