GLARE Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

glare 1 of 2

noun

Definition of glare

as in glow

the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible the sudden glare of the squad car's headlights in my rearview mirror

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glare

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verb

ˈgler

as in to glow

to shine with a bright harsh light the spotlight glared down on the suspect as the police questioned him relentlessly

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as in to scowl

to look with anger or disapproval don't glare at me like that when I tell you "no"

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Recent Examples of glare

Noun

His time away from the public glare hasn’t dimmed his superstar status in these parts. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026 Apple put a matte nano-texture finish over the folding display, which cuts down on glare and gives a more refined feel overall. — Jennifer Jolly, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Verb

The duo's defiance paved the way for a resolution to condemn socialism, a key election-year messaging bill for the GOP that drew glaring defections among Democrats, many of whom were incensed at the turn of events. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026 Around his ankle is a heavy plastic GPS tracking device, with a red, LED status light glaring like a demonic eye. — Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for glare

Recent Examples of Synonyms for glare

Noun

The night will feature glow makeovers, glow bracelets and a glow photo booth.

— Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Explaining strontium abundance Strontium is an alkaline earth metal used in fireworks and glow-in-the-dark paints.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of glow

Verb

In the gleaming lobby, the brand’s signature scent—a warm and woody fragrance reminiscent of two of my favorites, Comme des Garçons’ Wonderwood and Odin New York’s 07 Tanoke—greeted me.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
Dresses based on the domestic adornment were piped in leather, while a gleaming gold dress was laser-cut with the decorative pattern.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of gleam

Verb

Suzanne, the sulky, artistic type, scowls and pointedly ignores their noisy energy.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
That is one of the tantalizing questions bubbling up in A Talent for Murder, in which Helen Mirren embodies Highsmith in all her devious, scowling genius.

— Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of scowl

Verb

In Indonesia, farmers rely on rain to dissolve fertilizers into the soil to avoid burning the plants, explained Eddy Martono, chairman of the Indonesian Palm Oil Association.

— EDNA TARIGAN, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
The greatest health risks arise when tobacco is burned, which generates thousands of toxic substances, including carcinogens, carbon monoxide and fine particulate matter.

— Hasmeena Kathuria, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of burn

Verb

There are also three shields on the top deck, high up where everyone can stare accusatorily at whoever is brazen enough to grab one.

— Alice Burton, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
The easy, and perhaps reflexive, thing for a Falcons fan to do upon hearing that quarterback Cooper Rush will start Sunday would be to stare vacantly and await defeat.

— Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of stare

Verb

After Karol and her guests left the stage, giant screens on either side of the stage flashed videos from fans taking part in the song’s viral TikTok dance trend.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026
And that economic risk could come at a time when warning lights are already flashing.

— Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026