1
as in to glare
to look with anger or disapproval
baseball fans glowering at their TVs as they watched their favorite team lose
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2
as in to darken
to take on a gloomy or forbidding look
the old man just sat in his rocking chair, his face glowering at the prospect of unwanted company
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as in glare
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Recent Examples of glower
Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2024
And the possibility of a Trump presidency is glowering above Kyiv.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 8 Aug. 2024
Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 10 Jan. 2025
This is a woman who wakes up in a fright, glowers at pigeons, scrubs her home in a panicked fury, upbraids her adult son Moses (Tuwaine Barrett), and dismisses her plumber husband Curtley (David Webber).
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 10 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Speaking of the old boy, he’s got his own issues going on downstairs, namely an ex-wife (Monica Bellucci) stapled together and stalking him around his workplace, glowering beautifully.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2024
And the possibility of a Trump presidency is glowering above Kyiv.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 8 Aug. 2024
Noun
Each tree has promised itself right up from the ground, branches full of dying...
Elegy Written In A City Cemetery
Sina Queyras
Somebody left the world last night, and last, and
last, and last: wild is the glower of wind, and words
too thin, too meek to shelter.
—Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 10 Jan. 2025
This is a woman who wakes up in a fright, glowers at pigeons, scrubs her home in a panicked fury, upbraids her adult son Moses (Tuwaine Barrett), and dismisses her plumber husband Curtley (David Webber).
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glower
Verb
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But the glaring contrast in game management in its build-up — Portugal head coach Francisco Neto opting to pivot and experiment from the bench; Wiegman choosing to stick and wait, refusing to bring on substitutes until the 84th minute — felt significant.—
Megan Feringa,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article A close overtime victory barely compensates for a glaring Knicks flaw on display at Madison Square Garden.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Besides blackout curtains, the brand also offers soundproof, room darkening, light filtering, and thermal options.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
28 Feb. 2025
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But they are being pursued against a darkening backdrop of fear and possible intimidation.—
Mattathias Schwartz,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The man lifted his gaze, a thin smirk curling over his mouth.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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From her radiant skin to her bold brows and striking gaze, Simone’s aesthetic was a reflection of her power, resilience, and artistry.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In the sweet snap, Tove can be seen nestled between Collins and McDowell, staring up at her dad.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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With the Senators not back in action until Wednesday, fans will stare feverishly at the wild-card standings.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Uruguay is a place that shuns extremes — where abrasive politics is frowned upon.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
25 Feb. 2025
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Leeper was part of the DJ crowd that attracted Black and white teens because the station played R&B and rock n’ roll, which many grown-ups frowned upon at the time.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Does slapping Pattinson’s scowling face on the phenomenon lead us to see it any differently?—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
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In a moment that went viral, Ferrell, 57, dressed up as his lovable, innocent character from the 2003 holiday classic Elf — and watched the Los Angeles Kings play the Philadelphia Flyers while scowling, drinking beer and holding a cigarette.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Glower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glower. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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