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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San Jose Police Chief Robert Sapien remembers riding the bus downtown from East San Jose in his youth and always hoping for a glimpse of the firefighters working there. — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026 Stella—who was one of Dolly’s 11 siblings—also shared a rare glimpse into their sister relationship out of the spotlight. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026

Verb

Some analysts who spoke to ABC News before the earnings report predicted volatility in the share price after investors glimpsed the latest financial disclosure. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 Hinata boasts over 500 acres, including several miles of hiking trails, offering abundant opportunities to glimpse wildlife. — Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for glimpse

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Noun

At first glance, the second-guessing commenced as Leading Change had only two career starts to his credit.

— Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
At first glance, the new Nokia 300 Charge appears to be a conventional dumbphone.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of glance

Noun

When model Tricia Helfer came in for a touch-up before an introductory visit to her boyfriend’s parents, Johns toned down her bright blonde chunks to play up her naturally innocent looks.

— Vanessa Friedman, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
Jennifer Aniston has worn a nearly identical look, and Anne Hathaway wore the same in pinstripes.

— Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

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