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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Recent Examples of glimpse
Skyler Caruso, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Casa Batlló and Casa Milá give you a glimpse into the fluid thoughts and unbound creativity that make Gaudi’s works architectural wonders.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
And some sky-gazers will be able to glimpse a cosmic magic trick when the moon appears to pass in front of Mars.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
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Noun
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the best time to catch a glimpse is between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Casa Batlló and Casa Milá give you a glimpse into the fluid thoughts and unbound creativity that make Gaudi’s works architectural wonders.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
And David invited all to glimpse into that world through his exquisite storytelling, which elevated cinema and inspired generations of filmmakers across the globe.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
And some sky-gazers will be able to glimpse a cosmic magic trick when the moon appears to pass in front of Mars.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimpse
Noun
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When meeting with a team member, resist the urge to check emails or glance at your phone.—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The remainder of the classical world appears, at first glance, relatively unaffected.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Gutfeld has shown up in sneakers, a white T-shirt peeking out from a pullover sweater.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
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Truong makes a strong case for it and goes minimal with thin French tips and daisies peeking out on the corners of each nail for singer Ella Mai.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Here’s a look at the hostages returned since the latest ceasefire began: Omer Wenkert, 23 Wenkert, a restaurant manager known for his love of dancing and sports, was taken captive from the Nova music festival in southern Israel.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
22 Feb. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Glimpse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimpse. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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