side-glance

noun

Definition of side-glancenext
as in glance

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Recent Examples of side-glance Their humor also springs from signature side-glances and hand gestures. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for side-glance
  1. glance
  2. glimpse
  3. gaze
  4. peek
  5. peep
  6. glare
  7. stare
  8. view
Noun
  • Stunt designed to showcase agility, not AI rebellion Despite alarming many viewers at first glance, the viral video does not show a humanoid robot experiencing a software failure or acting independently.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
  • Each year when Wimbledon rolls around, tennis fans crane their necks and watch their TV screens with undivided attention for a glance at the Royal Box, anxiously awaiting if Kate Middleton will be in attendance.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of glance
Noun
  • But glimpses of a strategy emerged in the preliminary hearing.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • In December, Knightley gave fans a rare—and hilarious—glimpse into the early days of their relationship, including a frustrating characteristic of his.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 11 July 2026
Definition of glimpse
Noun
  • The visual language of the album grounds the spiritual core of the record in Cuba—not Cuba, as envisioned by the foreign gaze or in diaspora, but Cuba, the island and its water, where movement is intrinsic to its border.
    — Stefanie Fernández, Pitchfork, 3 July 2026
  • Flip your gaze upward, and the second bed is right there, nestled up against the headliner.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 July 2026
Definition of gaze
Noun
  • Read on to take a peek at the home of the iconic performers, who will be portrayed by Jude Law and Andrew Garfield in an upcoming Apple TV+ limited series, Wild Things, which began filming in Las Vegas earlier this year.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026
  • Styles quickly zipped up his black trousers, but not before eagle-eyed fans caught a peek.
    — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 8 July 2026
Definition of peek
Noun
  • Lopez wore her ivory satin dress, which featured a square neckline, with peep-toe heels, oversized aviator sunglasses, and a crocodile Hermès Kelly handbag worth $35,000.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 7 July 2026
  • And the show barely heard a peep.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
Definition of peep
Noun
  • Sunglasses for your little one can protect their eyes and reduce glare—just make sure that the label states that the lenses block at least 99% of ultraviolet (UVA and UVB) radiation.
    — Nancy Mattia, Parents, 8 July 2026
  • In the glare of the intense summer sun, the Indian Pacific had a reflective, chromatic glow.
    — Justin Meneguzzi, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of glare
Noun
  • But credit Neill for both understanding the assignment and not quite settling for those awed stares of Spielbergian wonder.
    — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
  • His trademark smirk and knowing stare are now feared by any opponent up against Norway, but don’t be fooled into thinking Haaland isn’t serious about his career.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Definition of stare
Noun
  • Once Spieth took the unplayable, the hill blocked any view of what was actually going on.
    — Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • The skyline matters, but unlike too many rooftop spots in Manhattan, the kitchen here actually keeps pace with the view.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Definition of view

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“Side-glance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side-glance. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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