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
Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 27 May 2025
The eyes provide a glimpse into the brain—an otherwise unseen part of the body.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 27 May 2025
Issy Ronald and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
The first whale was glimpsed by members of a park patrol unit around 10:30 a.m.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The buildings on this street aren’t as towering as those in the heart of downtown, but visitors can still enjoy a more subtle—and colorful—glimpse of Montrealhenge from the free festival, which runs from June 5-15.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 27 May 2025
The eyes provide a glimpse into the brain—an otherwise unseen part of the body.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 27 May 2025
Verb
Almost 130,000 people have paid their respects to the pontiff, many queuing for hours to glimpse him lying in an open coffin, the Vatican said in a statement.
—Issy Ronald and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
The first whale was glimpsed by members of a park patrol unit around 10:30 a.m.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimpse
Noun
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Skip the generic logo display and create visual content that signals your expertise and offerings at first glance.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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At first glance, the Al-Khalil Quran Complex looks like any other school.—
Hasan Ali,
Christian Science Monitor,
19 May 2025
Verb
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The sun peeked out, but brisk winds were blowing and temperatures only climbed to the high 40s near the lakefront.—
Susan DeGrane,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Leaded-glass panes peek through arched openings, winking at the past.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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IndieWire can exclusively share the first look at the film.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
29 May 2025
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Here's a deep dark look at the misery and mystery awaiting you in Wednesday Season 2.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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“Glimpse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimpse. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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