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
Angelique Jackson, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
The transparent fabric revealed glimpses of Klum's chest and legs, and was embroidered with delicate paisley-like detailing.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Here are some other behind-the-scenes glimpses of the stars.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Over the years, Tan has offered glimpses into his philosophy on aging through a handful of interviews.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
This total immersion is impossible in the digital world, where glimpses to other lives are too fleeting to be deeply experienced.
—Jason Lecras, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Texas football is beginning spring practices soon and its the first glimpses of what the 2026 Longhorns will look like.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
And so, Below the Clouds begins with Pliny the Younger’s contemporaneous description of the destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum, but intercuts the images of ruin with glimpses of the modern metropolis.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
The 12-minute presentation includes glimpses at the gangway doors, first-class lounge, Turkish baths, grand staircase and below deck into the third-class common area.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 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
The teaser shows glimpses of all the major characters, including Bardem’s Fremen leader Stilgar and Taylor-Joy’s Alia Atreides, Paul loyal little sister, plus a first look at Pattinson as the movie’s antagonist, Scytale.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
The transparent fabric revealed glimpses of Klum's chest and legs, and was embroidered with delicate paisley-like detailing.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Here are some other behind-the-scenes glimpses of the stars.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Over the years, Tan has offered glimpses into his philosophy on aging through a handful of interviews.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
This total immersion is impossible in the digital world, where glimpses to other lives are too fleeting to be deeply experienced.
—Jason Lecras, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Texas football is beginning spring practices soon and its the first glimpses of what the 2026 Longhorns will look like.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
And so, Below the Clouds begins with Pliny the Younger’s contemporaneous description of the destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum, but intercuts the images of ruin with glimpses of the modern metropolis.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
The 12-minute presentation includes glimpses at the gangway doors, first-class lounge, Turkish baths, grand staircase and below deck into the third-class common area.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 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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From planning your shopping list to checking expiration dates and even allowing virtual peeks into your fridge from afar, the features on smart fridges run the gamut.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Most of Saturday will feature dry weather with clouds breaking for some peeks of sunshine, especially Baltimore City and points to the southwest.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Argyle players storm the court as a Mont Belvieu Barbers Hill player glances at the overhead scoreboard after Argyle prevailed in a 51-42 victory to claim the state championship.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The script glances in such directions but never commits.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Warriors generated a slew of open looks, but were unable to capitalize on the opportunities that their ball movement created.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2026
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No confirmation has been provided about whether such elements as Jessie Buckley’s expected best actress win indeed went into the decision to dress the five stars who wore Chanel, but there’s no denying that fashion labels look at several variables before agreeing to create custom looks.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Mar. 2026
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