as in to peek
to take a quick or hasty look
just glimpsed at the photo then turned his attention elsewhere
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Recent Examples of glimpse
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 Nov. 2025
Twenty-five years of an uninterrupted glimpse into Earth's cosmic neighborhood made possible only by a station orbiting about 260 miles high.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Over the past few years, a dozen hunters had glimpsed the big buck sliding through the brush like a gray ghost.
—Bob Cary, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Not that long ago, after Markle posted a photo of her kids on the set of her Netflix show, With Love, Meghan, royal expert Hugo Vickers told The Sun that the glimpse of their children might not sit well with Harry.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 Nov. 2025
Twenty-five years of an uninterrupted glimpse into Earth's cosmic neighborhood made possible only by a station orbiting about 260 miles high.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Verb
As part of the Brownsville Historical Association's exhibits, guests can step back in time to glimpse the city's style and decor during the early 19th century.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Over the past few years, a dozen hunters had glimpsed the big buck sliding through the brush like a gray ghost.
—Bob Cary, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimpse
Noun
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Clavel’s isn’t an especially showy performance, but one of impressive precision, suggesting entire emotional worlds through the smallest gestures — a glance withheld or a tremor in the voice.—
Catherine Bray,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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At first glance, the library walls appear to boast real leather wall-coverings, which originated centuries ago.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Behind those waiting along the driveway, a tan fence concealed the demolition of the East Wing, though a yellow bulldozer peeked out over the top.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Even her glam, by makeup artist Soo Park, centered around this rose color, including a barely-there nude lip with just a hint of rosy pink color peeking through.—
Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This lush faux Norfolk pine garland features a more irregular, layered look for an organic feel.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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In the capital, Caracas, CNN took a rare look at the application.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Glimpse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimpse. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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