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
Katie Kindelan, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
What would Season One have been like without those poignant glimpses of the Pacific surf?
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The book’s background is Italy in the 1970s, an era of political upheaval, though the reader only gets glimpses of it.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
In a sweet post on Instagram, Sansone shared idyllic glimpses into their outdoor nuptials at Puth's family house in Montecito, California — including her dress, the dinner arrangements and their cake.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
And Miami’s freshman class gave glimpses of how much more the Hurricanes may be ready to improve during their 45-3 rout of Bethune-Cookman at Hard Rock Stadium.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
For Charlotte, there were several glimpses of improvement after a bad first-week loss to Appalachian State.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
Heming Willis, who married Willis in 2009, frequently joins the superstar actors' three children — Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah — in sharing glimpses of the entire family gathering for celebrations, or just to spend time with Bruce.
—Ryan Coleman September 2, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Paparazzi shots have offered glimpses into Blunt’s attire in the sequel to the 2006 film, from Dior sunglasses to Maison Margiela skirts.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
Both Charlie Kirk and Erika Kirk shared glimpses of their home life on social media, sharing photos of their children, though not sharing their names or faces.
—Katie Kindelan, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
What would Season One have been like without those poignant glimpses of the Pacific surf?
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The book’s background is Italy in the 1970s, an era of political upheaval, though the reader only gets glimpses of it.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
In a sweet post on Instagram, Sansone shared idyllic glimpses into their outdoor nuptials at Puth's family house in Montecito, California — including her dress, the dinner arrangements and their cake.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
And Miami’s freshman class gave glimpses of how much more the Hurricanes may be ready to improve during their 45-3 rout of Bethune-Cookman at Hard Rock Stadium.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
For Charlotte, there were several glimpses of improvement after a bad first-week loss to Appalachian State.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
Heming Willis, who married Willis in 2009, frequently joins the superstar actors' three children — Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah — in sharing glimpses of the entire family gathering for celebrations, or just to spend time with Bruce.
—Ryan Coleman September 2, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Paparazzi shots have offered glimpses into Blunt’s attire in the sequel to the 2006 film, from Dior sunglasses to Maison Margiela skirts.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimpses
Noun
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Booths are along the windows and counter seating peeks in at the kitchen.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The nurse smiles, but glances at the clock.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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On the other side of the aisle, Emmet chooses the same and the steward glances towards me.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For all its outré looks, Area has had its over-the-top runway styles translate into highly covetable denim styles and slinky miniskirts and jackets covered in signature rhinestones and pearls.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Pittman noted the Rebels didn’t run their offense at their standard lightning pace for much of the game and did a lot of looks to the sidelines for late play adjustments.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Glimpses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimpses. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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