GLIMPSE Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of glimpse

as in glance

an instance of looking especially briefly I only got a glimpse of him as we drove by

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verb

ˈglim(p)s

as in to peek

to take a quick or hasty look just glimpsed at the photo then turned his attention elsewhere

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Street and Seventh Avenue closest to the arena were closed to pedestrians, some of whom waited nearby for a glimpse of the newlyweds or their guests. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 The playful exchange is the latest glimpse into the couple's famously candid relationship. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026

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The United States won’t have an opportunity to glimpse a total solar eclipse again until March 30, 2033, and even then, the only vantage point will be in Alaska. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 6 June 2026 To realize the dream of glimpsing early galaxies, JWST is optimized for infrared, so its vision extends well beyond even that of the Hubble Space Telescope. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for glimpse

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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

Verb

More recently, Amal Clooney strolled through the South of France hand-in-hand with husband George in a black micro-mini with shorts peeking out underneath.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 4 July 2026
Pull out your wallet and shop our favorite high-end finds, like a stylish outdoor love seat to relax in the garden as the sun peeks from behind the clouds.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026

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