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
Joe Walsh, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Though the series offers glimpses of the palatial houses and parties of the elite, something horrific is always just within frame.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
As the children have gotten older, Harry and Meghan have shared glimpses of their own lives as parents, as well as their kids' milestones.
—Gma Team, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
The crew has also appeared live on camera throughout NASA’s continuing broadcast of the mission, allowing candid glimpses of their life in space.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Pink has given fans a few other glimpses into life with her two kids in recent months.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Though the couple has kept tight-lipped about their engagement and secret September 2012 wedding, Lively has given fans glimpses of her ring over the years, including for the first time one month after her nuptials.
—Briana Draguca, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
The event was seen from the ground, from space, and even from the sky as some lucky airplane passengers got glimpses overhead.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
But there's also Tanglin Village with its smaller boutiques, Dempsey Hill with its dining scene and antique shops, and the Peranakan shophouses tucked down side streets that offer glimpses of Singapore's history.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 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
Mission specialist Christina Koch said her biggest highlight was catching her first glimpses of Earth after passing around the moon, a moment that came after a communications blackout.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Though the series offers glimpses of the palatial houses and parties of the elite, something horrific is always just within frame.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
As the children have gotten older, Harry and Meghan have shared glimpses of their own lives as parents, as well as their kids' milestones.
—Gma Team, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
The crew has also appeared live on camera throughout NASA’s continuing broadcast of the mission, allowing candid glimpses of their life in space.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Pink has given fans a few other glimpses into life with her two kids in recent months.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Though the couple has kept tight-lipped about their engagement and secret September 2012 wedding, Lively has given fans glimpses of her ring over the years, including for the first time one month after her nuptials.
—Briana Draguca, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
The event was seen from the ground, from space, and even from the sky as some lucky airplane passengers got glimpses overhead.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
But there's also Tanglin Village with its smaller boutiques, Dempsey Hill with its dining scene and antique shops, and the Peranakan shophouses tucked down side streets that offer glimpses of Singapore's history.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 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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Driver monitoring systems, designed to detect distracted drivers, were also ineffective in allowing for off-road glances to go unnoticed, the NTSB found.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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Waxahachie head coach Ariel Raney glances toward the scoreboard as an Indians batter steps to the plate to start the bottom of the third inning of play against Duncanville.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Granted, a picture can’t really tell us much aside from general looks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
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The soft pink color adds a light and airy feel to the room, while the reversible leaf print gives you two looks in one.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Glimpses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimpses. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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