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
Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Viewers were given a glimpse at the unlikely friendship between Hex, a 3-year-old tuxedo cat described as anti-social and withdrawn, and Binx, a 3-month-old kitten recently introduced to the household.
—Personal Finance, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Denise Chow, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2025
For a moment, time seemed to pause as Vogue100 glimpsed the future of fashion unfolding before them.
—Sasha Pinto, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Fans are given an intimate glimpse into their past, from home movies to family photos, culminating with Pusha T’s son placing flowers at his grandparents’ gravesite.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Viewers were given a glimpse at the unlikely friendship between Hex, a 3-year-old tuxedo cat described as anti-social and withdrawn, and Binx, a 3-month-old kitten recently introduced to the household.
—Personal Finance, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
Among the spacecraft and observatories hoping to glimpse the object are the James Webb Space Telescope, SPHEREx space observatory, Parker Solar Probe and Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2025
For a moment, time seemed to pause as Vogue100 glimpsed the future of fashion unfolding before them.
—Sasha Pinto, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimpse
Noun
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Yet the story that established Irving’s literary reputation is, at first glance, not a likely one to build a new national literature around.—
John Swansburg,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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At first glance, learning how to apply liquid lipstick may seem intuitive.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Koolaburra by Ugg Advay Slip-on Boots These suede boots strike that ideal balance between cozy and practical, complete with a fuzzy faux fur cuff that peeks out for just the right amount of flair.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Double-Breasted Overcoat Ideal for tossing atop an evening look, double-breasted overcoats add instant elegance to your winter nights out and look especially chic with a pair of heels peeking out from beneath the hemline.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And of course, Lorelai’s outerwear brings her signature mix of fun and femininity to every look.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
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Take a look at photos of the Chicago home below captured by The Root.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Glimpse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimpse. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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