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

In the 2022 Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex recalled a memorable Halloween night out in 2016 with Eugenie and her future husband, Jack Brooksbank — one of the rare glimpses into their early relationship. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Blake Lively shared a candid glimpse at her beauty routine as a mom of four. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 Aug. 2026

Verb

Some analysts who spoke to ABC News before the earnings report predicted volatility in the share price after investors glimpsed the latest financial disclosure. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Hinata boasts over 500 acres, including several miles of hiking trails, offering abundant opportunities to glimpse wildlife. — Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026