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
Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
As mentioned, the first chapter is a slow burn, and this also applies to the mystery, with only a few glimpses of possible supernatural elements.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2025
Shania Russell, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2025
One way to glimpse the possible future of news, right now, is to use A.I. tools for yourself.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2025
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Noun
There have been glimpses that Casas may be turning a corner, including another walk on Saturday, but Cora is optimistic the walk-off hit can get Casas going and give him momentum at the plate.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
As mentioned, the first chapter is a slow burn, and this also applies to the mystery, with only a few glimpses of possible supernatural elements.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
Among the newcomers are Severance star Tramell Tillman and Ted Lasso's Hannah Waddingham, who are glimpsed in the trailer doing as so many before them have: calmly asking Ethan to explain his impossible plan.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2025
One way to glimpse the possible future of news, right now, is to use A.I. tools for yourself.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimpse
Noun
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Plotting all those passes onto the pitch may look a little messy at first glance but the maps below help underline how Pedri’s positional flexibility, adapting his game to the defensive approach of each opposing team, allows Barcelona to keep moving forward.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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At first glance, the white track top looks like a standard issue track top.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Orange indicates starlight peeking through the dust: bluer wavelengths are blocked by dust, leaving only the redder light to shine through.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Because Shakespeare’s characters typically wrestle with agency, Parent’s production is playful in new ways — fate doesn’t have to dictate outcome, expectations can be defied, tragedy can peek out from behind comedy.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Here's a closer look at the ways various industries contributed to Trump's inauguration and how those businesses are faring three months into his administration.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Annika Kim Constantino,Leslie Josephs,Ari Levy,Amelia Lucas,Melissa Repko,Hugh Son,Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, the sheer, buildable coverage will reduce the look of imperfections.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Glimpse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimpse. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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