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
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
Without action, experts warn this winter may offer a glimpse of what's to come.
—John Dias, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
This peril—glimpsed as well in studies of Reconstruction- and Jim Crow–era America—deserves greater consideration than is afforded by Blakely’s cursory account.
—Colin Cepuran, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Hotel Mangalemi, Berat Located in Berat, Hotel Mangalemi offers a glimpse of Albanian history.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
Without action, experts warn this winter may offer a glimpse of what's to come.
—John Dias, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
Right now, the rascal in him slumbers, briefly glimpsed now and again behind dark shades.
—Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
This peril—glimpsed as well in studies of Reconstruction- and Jim Crow–era America—deserves greater consideration than is afforded by Blakely’s cursory account.
—Colin Cepuran, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimpse
Noun
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Why this extortion email is a scam At first glance, the message sounds confident and detailed.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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The sleepy performance prompted glances among people in the gallery.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some 100 feet below the ocean's surface, Stephen Hawking peeked through the circular porthole of a submarine and saw the brilliant blue tropical water.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
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Truong makes a strong case for it and goes minimal with thin French tips and daisies peeking out on the corners of each nail for singer Ella Mai.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This is a daily look at the positive happenings in high school sports.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The brand also had some noteworthy sunglasses and bags which are budget-friendly ways to spruce up your look.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Glimpse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimpse. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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