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
Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of people attended the Via Crucis in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on Good Friday, straining their necks to catch a glimpse of the actor portraying Jesus in the final moments before his execution.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
For those of us looking to glimpse behind that glamorous curtain, here are a few novels and histories that help contextualize an American obsession.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Swift gave another glimpse into her early days in honor of Mother's Day 2020, sharing two adorable clips with her mom from 1990.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of people attended the Via Crucis in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on Good Friday, straining their necks to catch a glimpse of the actor portraying Jesus in the final moments before his execution.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
Envelopes inscribed with cursive text, luggage cart run-ups at London’s King’s Cross Station and sweeping landscape shots glimpsed through a train window are also likely to get the hearts of diehard fans pounding.
—Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
For those of us looking to glimpse behind that glamorous curtain, here are a few novels and histories that help contextualize an American obsession.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimpse
Noun
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The Broncos, then, are in an enviable position but also one that carries perhaps more risk than first glance might suggest.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Altogether, their collective glance would acknowledge that a fantasy had become a reality for a local kid turned big league coach.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the image below, captured early in the mission, Earth can be seen almost peeking through the window of the Orion capsule, greeting the crew members.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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The first image is of Earth peeking through the window of Orion's crew module, where the astronauts reside.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There was a blithe, mildly stoned look in everyone’s eyes, and most of the women were dressed like gnomes while all the men appeared ergonomically outfitted to climb a cliff face but were instead commuting to their office jobs.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Surrounded by 28 acres of grapevines and rolling farmland, this beautiful resort draws its look from the working countryside with standalone-style only accommodations, luxury amenities, and a polished farm-house design.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Glimpse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimpse. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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