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
Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument Nebraska The Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, managed by the National Park Service, provides a glimpse into life on the High Plains 20-plus million years ago.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
At Metochi Farmhouse, which can be glimpsed in the distance, five minutes’ drive from Tella Thera, charismatic duo Eleni Kokkinaki and twinkly-eyed mother Chrisoula, aka ‘Mama’, teach hands-on Cretan cooking classes from the garden of their beautiful smallholding.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Bison continue to live in South Park, and the Friends of the South Park Buffalo Preserve say visitors can currently try to catch a glimpse of them in Corrigan Field.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument Nebraska The Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, managed by the National Park Service, provides a glimpse into life on the High Plains 20-plus million years ago.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Verb
Or the heartbeat heard, the movement glimpsed, the turn inside like a fish?
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
At Metochi Farmhouse, which can be glimpsed in the distance, five minutes’ drive from Tella Thera, charismatic duo Eleni Kokkinaki and twinkly-eyed mother Chrisoula, aka ‘Mama’, teach hands-on Cretan cooking classes from the garden of their beautiful smallholding.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimpse
Noun
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At first glance, Joly profiles quite similarly to the 31-year-old Engram, who faded in and out of offensive plans in a 50-catch 2025 season.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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At first glance, the pairing might seem like an unconventional one, even though both artists are well known for appropriating others’ images.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
8 May 2026
Verb
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As the sun began to peek over the hillside, offering a merciful burst of warmth, Alonso Abugattas called this year’s Trillium Trek to order.—
Ashley Stimpson,
Washington Post,
11 May 2026
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The design leans futuristic, even, as the light bulbs peek from under Space Age domes.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
Noun
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An in-depth look at strategy Four of the candidates submitted op-eds to our opinion team outlining their policies.—
Teagan Davidge,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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For now, Northbrook Court has no plans of closing its doors, but from the looks of it, it may soon be headed toward extinction.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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“Glimpse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimpse. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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