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
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
The upcoming trailer is expected to be story-heavy, focusing on protagonists Lucia and Jason, offering glimpses of the HUD, voiced scenes, and new locations.
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Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The model, 25, shared glimpses on her Instagram stories from the romantic day in Paris, including her Eva Bouskila wedding gown, guests, and new husband, French actor Ben Attal.
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Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
But Porziņģis’ tenure with the Warriors was marked by absences from the lineup and brief glimpses of solid play alongside the Warriors’ veteran core.
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Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Their desperate hope, their cruel denial still weigh on this nation’s soul 87 years later, though most Americans only caught glimpses of the doomed passengers through news reels.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
The couple occasionally share glimpses of their children supporting Harry at matches, including moments of the kids watching from the stands or exploring the pitch after games.
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Aya Al-Hakim,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
The Gabby Williams experience has shown glimpses of greatness throughout this season.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
Videos from the streets of the capital showed glimpses of the ensuing chaos.
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Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2026
Through Rosa’s rebellion, Cherry glimpses the possibility of resisting her own fate.
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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.
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Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
31 Aug. 2025
Crucial messages embedded where our unreliable narrator just glimpses them, struggling against herself to see.
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Literary Hub,
17 June 2025
Noun
Additionally, tents and canopies will be set up to prevent the public from catching glimpses of arrivals and departures, the sources explained.
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Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
The upcoming trailer is expected to be story-heavy, focusing on protagonists Lucia and Jason, offering glimpses of the HUD, voiced scenes, and new locations.
—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The model, 25, shared glimpses on her Instagram stories from the romantic day in Paris, including her Eva Bouskila wedding gown, guests, and new husband, French actor Ben Attal.
—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
But Porziņģis’ tenure with the Warriors was marked by absences from the lineup and brief glimpses of solid play alongside the Warriors’ veteran core.
—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Their desperate hope, their cruel denial still weigh on this nation’s soul 87 years later, though most Americans only caught glimpses of the doomed passengers through news reels.
—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
The couple occasionally share glimpses of their children supporting Harry at matches, including moments of the kids watching from the stands or exploring the pitch after games.
—
Aya Al-Hakim,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
The Gabby Williams experience has shown glimpses of greatness throughout this season.
—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
Videos from the streets of the capital showed glimpses of the ensuing chaos.
—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Verb
This album glimpses that tomorrow, just over the horizon.
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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.
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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.
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Expect exposed timber beams, original brick and sandstone, Tasmanian artwork, and peeks of original wallpaper.
Verb
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Yoon’s wife slips a cigarette between her lips, then glances at my wife.
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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.
Noun
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Scroll on for the ultimate breakdown and get inspired to put your spin on these looks for your next getaway.
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While traditional tailoring and minimalist silhouettes dominated the red carpet, prospects masterfully personalized their looks.
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“Glimpses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimpses. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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