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
Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2025
That welcoming approach to her performance made for an overall dynamic show filled with glimpses into the next era of JoJo, an artist whose future seems exceedingly bright.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Ashley Strickland, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
Nearby in San Simeon, travelers have long flocked to the Julia Morgan–designed Hearst Castle to glimpse its notoriously ornate Andalusian design.
—Visit California, AFAR Media, 12 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Here are fresh glimpses of the coming-soon Epic lands.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2025
That welcoming approach to her performance made for an overall dynamic show filled with glimpses into the next era of JoJo, an artist whose future seems exceedingly bright.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Verb
Head to a spot that’s away from bright city lights and prepare for a special lunar sight that hasn’t been glimpsed since November 2022.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
Nearby in San Simeon, travelers have long flocked to the Julia Morgan–designed Hearst Castle to glimpse its notoriously ornate Andalusian design.
—Visit California, AFAR Media, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimpse
Noun
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This time around, interest in some of the Grammy-winning outfit’s most familiar tunes has clearly soared, as is evidenced by a quick glance at the weekly rankings of the most popular tunes throughout the nation.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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At first glance, that sort of redundancy might sound egregious, given both films are in the English language and feature the same general premise of a 29-year-old woman facing personal and professional crossroads.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The image, posted June 17 by North Carolina’s Candid Critters, shows something in the dark with hollow black eyes appearing to peek curiously into the camera.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2025
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The mule’s pointed open toe design, too, will look supremely attractive when peeking out from your wide-leg trousers or pleated maxi skirt.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Here is what was being said both in favor and against the look.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2025
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To celebrate the show's 20th anniversary, here's a look at the stars all grown up and in love Comments It's been two decades since Dylan and Cole Sprouse started wreaking havoc in the halls of the Tipton Hotel on the Disney Channel's The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Glimpse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimpse. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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