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
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 May 2025
In a glimpse at the not-too-distant future of video game writing, or lack thereof, Fortnite has just added an AI version of Darth Vader who will respond in real-time to player voice chat.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 1 May 2025
Only later were a few survivors glimpsed in isolated pockets of the lake.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Noun
An exclusive glimpse at the film will be unveiled at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday, May 17 at the Scottish Works-in-Progress Showcase at the Marché du Film.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 May 2025
In a glimpse at the not-too-distant future of video game writing, or lack thereof, Fortnite has just added an AI version of Darth Vader who will respond in real-time to player voice chat.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Verb
The dance/assassin training academy was first glimpsed in that movie when Keanu Reeves' eponymous killer visited the Director (Anjelica Huston).
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 1 May 2025
Only later were a few survivors glimpsed in isolated pockets of the lake.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimpse
Noun
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Del Rey’s dress was black Valentino couture, and, at first glance, the star of the show was the oversized bow at the shoulder, which also included an eye-catching feather detail.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
7 May 2025
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But no matter how much the scene may resemble a legacy country club at first glance, this meetup exists almost in opposition to the city’s handful of expensive clubs with yearslong wait-lists and lengthy membership requirements.—
Lina Abascal,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2025
Verb
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During their night hikes, researchers spotted some orange tails peeking out from the bushes and found several unfamiliar-looking lizards.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
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Pull out your credit card to shop our favorite finds like the stylish outdoor lounge chair to relax poolside as the sun peeks from behind the clouds.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
13 May 2025
Noun
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At the 10:19 mark of the second quarter, Brown caught the ball in the left corner, with his feet set behind the 3-point line, and had a seemingly wide-open look at the basket.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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Wilson's look was a blush-pink, off-the-shoulder dress, while Agruma wore a white and peach floral frock with scalloped trim on the sleeves and hemline.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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“Glimpse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimpse. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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