as in glances
to take a quick or hasty look
just glimpsed at the photo then turned his attention elsewhere
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Recent Examples of glimpses
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The difference now is that those tools are coming together in more than just the big moments or in glimpses.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Alonzo Alvarez has showcased glimpses of his talents throughout his freshman season with the Miami Hurricanes.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
The pair dated for several years, with Auzina sharing a few glimpses into their relationship on social media.
—Kelsey Lentz, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Those interviews were also glimpses into the emotional journey Smith was going through.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Anyone interested in the physical side of pre-CG large-scale filmmaking will be fascinated by close-up glimpses of movie magic, like the transformation of the Spanish landscape into snowbound Russia for Doctor Zhivago or the construction of an entire Irish coastal village for Ryan’s Daughter.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
This technique could help astronomers hoping to catch glimpses of exoplanets or get a more precise understanding of the motions and sizes of distant stars.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 27 May 2026
Only in recent decades have geophysical technology and deep-sea cameras provided glimpses of these mysterious worlds.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 May 2026
Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026
Through Rosa’s rebellion, Cherry glimpses the possibility of resisting her own fate.
—Leila Latif, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Docu director Philippe grew up in a home with the same deep red wallpaper as in the iconic Vertigo scene where a surveilling James Stewart first glimpses Novak in all her gorgeousness.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
Crucial messages embedded where our unreliable narrator just glimpses them, struggling against herself to see.
—Literary Hub, 17 June 2025
Noun
Meandering golf cart paths swerve around ancient trees and limestone rocks for an immersive experience, revealing glimpses of the sea through the forest.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The difference now is that those tools are coming together in more than just the big moments or in glimpses.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Alonzo Alvarez has showcased glimpses of his talents throughout his freshman season with the Miami Hurricanes.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
The pair dated for several years, with Auzina sharing a few glimpses into their relationship on social media.
—Kelsey Lentz, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Those interviews were also glimpses into the emotional journey Smith was going through.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Anyone interested in the physical side of pre-CG large-scale filmmaking will be fascinated by close-up glimpses of movie magic, like the transformation of the Spanish landscape into snowbound Russia for Doctor Zhivago or the construction of an entire Irish coastal village for Ryan’s Daughter.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
This technique could help astronomers hoping to catch glimpses of exoplanets or get a more precise understanding of the motions and sizes of distant stars.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 27 May 2026
Only in recent decades have geophysical technology and deep-sea cameras provided glimpses of these mysterious worlds.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 May 2026
Verb
This album glimpses that tomorrow, just over the horizon.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026
Through Rosa’s rebellion, Cherry glimpses the possibility of resisting her own fate.
—Leila Latif, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Docu director Philippe grew up in a home with the same deep red wallpaper as in the iconic Vertigo scene where a surveilling James Stewart first glimpses Novak in all her gorgeousness.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
Crucial messages embedded where our unreliable narrator just glimpses them, struggling against herself to see.
—Literary Hub, 17 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimpses
Noun
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The streamer confirmed the news in a social post, which flashed peeks of a photo shoot with the show’s four leads.—
Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
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Expect exposed timber beams, original brick and sandstone, Tasmanian artwork, and peeks of original wallpaper.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Nail trends—and cursory glances at the ladies in the salon chairs beside us—have shown butter nails are here to stay.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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In interviews, watch who glances at whom before answering.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The show also includes looks that are really about preserving the performer’s face and employing subtle transformations via stubble or smaller prosthetic pieces.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
4 June 2026
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The Spurs scored only 40 points in the entire second half and struggled to generate good looks in the fourth quarter.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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