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

There’s also an option for a glare-reducing nano-texture display with the pricier 256GB and 512GB configurations. — Emma Roth, The Verge, 28 Oct. 2026 That screen uses a matte nano-texture finish meant to cut glare and hide the crease. — Lena Borrelli, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026

Verb

Defense with a clear weakness The Jayhawks rank in the middle of the pack or slightly below average in the Big 12 in most defensive categories, but the unit has a glaring issue that teams have been able to exploit. — Steven Johnson october 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026 That’s as glaring of a sign of an offense out of whack as the turnover count. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for glare

Recent Examples of Synonyms for glare

Noun

The good times, the less than good times, the confusing times are all here, burnished with a warm glow of friendship.

— Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
On cloudless days, sunlight bathes the upper levels, giving the wood flourishes a warm glow.

— Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of glow

Verb

Spread out across expansive work stations that resemble gleaming kitchen cubicles, chefs spend their days whipping up meals from soup to nuts, a laboratory of sorts to create appetizing and easy dinners to make at home.

— Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Spotting the lights less than a mile from his home, Wittlin turned onto a side street and pulled his gleaming red Pontiac Firebird over.

— Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of gleam

Noun

Like Blonde on Blonde, Drukqs was the prolonged exhalation that closed its maker’s years as a celebrity at the vanguard of a genre and inaugurated a long period of reflection and tinkering away from the light of public expectation.

— Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 31 Oct. 2026
And try to get as much exposure to morning light as possible throughout the season.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of light

Verb

Pre-soirée, however, Vogue couldn’t resist the chance to catch a private moment with Carey and ask her some of our burning questions.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
Power lines, vehicles, machinery, burning of debris and campfires can spark fires year-round.

— Virginia Iglesias, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of burn

Verb

The boy on the truck stared at the back of the gathering, his aim focused on the captain.

— Ron Farina, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
The first half of the film is on the dull side, featuring lots of footage of Fielder and Holmes staring at each other, unblinking, in an attempt to convince each other of their sincerity.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of stare

Noun

And because water and most other liquids can’t persist on a planet’s surface without an insulating blanket of air, seeing such a glint could signal the presence of an atmosphere as well.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026
Now that the greige days are finally behind us, a glint of sparkle truly delights.

— Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of glint

Verb

Some of the boldest convictions come from the executives at the top of firms whose economists are flashing warning lights.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026
As the dark countryside of western Oregon flashed by, Madsen opted to watch a show on his phone — then a text from a random number popped up at the top of his screen.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Oct. 2026