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

The lineup included younger players such as Alvarado, Pedro Soma and Bryan Zamblé, whose contributions offered a glimpse of San Diego’s future. — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Rather than deliver a traditional acceptance speech, the actress settled in for an onstage conversation with Fonda that offered a glimpse into what drives her philanthropy and activism. — Paul Chi, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026

Verb

The hostess was one among many upper-class Londoners eager to glimpse the literary celebrity that season. — Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

Other soldiers, friendlies and enemies alike, are glimpsed through trees or plumes of smoke. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026