Synonyms of glimpse

glimpse 1 of 2

noun

as in glance

an instance of looking especially briefly

I only got a glimpse of him as we drove by

Synonyms & Similar Words

• glance
• peek
• look
• view
• peep
• stare
• sight
• gaze
• gander
• glare
• eye
• cast
• regard
• gape
• side-glance
• leer
• ogle
• squint
• squinny
• coup d'oeil

glimpse

2 of 2

verb

ˈglim(p)s 

as in to peek

to take a quick or hasty look

just glimpsed at the photo then turned his attention elsewhere

Synonyms & Similar Words

• peek
• glance
• browse
• glint
• skim
• dip
• peep
• scan
• look over
• squint
• peruse
• rake
• keek
• blink

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• examine
• gaze
• stare
• view
• study
• question
• overlook
• survey
• oversee
• peer
• pry
• gawk
• ogle
• rubberneck
• goggle
• leer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of glimpse

Noun

Ever since it was confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle traveled to the UK with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, people have been hoping for a glimpse. — Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 24 July 2026

For Emily Jacobi, the group’s Manhattan organizer, match days gave a glimpse of what was possible. — John Surico, Curbed, 24 July 2026

Verb

Balancing on a light pole in New York’s Battery Park, Elver and Vanessa Radke attempted to glimpse the tall ships' white sails. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 5 July 2026

While Swift's public outings in Rhode Island have dwindled of late, the Westerly homeowner has been glimpsed around town as recently as April 2025. — Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 3 July 2026