glance 1 of 2

noun

Definition of glancenext
as in glimpse
an instance of looking especially briefly she was about to say something rude, but her mother silenced her with a glance

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glance

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verb

ˈglan(t)s How to pronounce glance (audio)
1
as in to bounce
to strike and fly off at an angle the basketball glanced off the rim her wild pitch glanced off my shoulder and landed in the dugout

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2
as in to peek
to take a quick or hasty look just glanced at the instructions before assembling the bike glanced over his shoulder to see if she was still there

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3
as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light diamonds glancing in the display case

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of glance
Noun
However, what makes these numbers appear even more impressive—and perhaps surprising at first glance—is that the broader luxury market has been hemorrhaging buyers. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026 Just taking a surface-level glance at the landscape of modern college football shows us that some of the best rivalries from yesteryear may be a thing of the past. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
Chad Williams jogged back toward Blue Lakes, appearing to glance for pursuers around the charging station’s wall, Watters’ video showed. — Idaho Statesman, 7 Aug. 2026 The family returned to their home and minutes later, Child’s daughter, Ana Dillon, glanced toward the same stretch of railroad tracks. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for glance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glance
  1. glimpse
  2. bounce
  3. peek
  4. gleam
  5. look
  6. rebound
  7. flash
  8. skip
Noun
  • Albeit in an uncompetitive effort, the Falcons’ 27-7 loss to the Broncos in the preseason opener Friday night offered a glimpse at a vast majority of the team’s roster.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • On Instagram, Mark and Coigney have shared a few glimpses with their youngest.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of glimpse
Verb
  • Peraza advanced on Travis d’Arnaud’s groundout before Josh Lowe struck out swinging and Zach Neto bounced to second.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • New Chapter Princess Anne bounced newborn Peter on her knees while Queen Elizabeth gave him a little tickle during his christening in 1977.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of bounce
Verb
  • Setting is important in keeping this area crease-free all day too, so that redness doesn’t peek through.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The room was filled with people wearing Tupac shirts, some with Tupac tattoos peeking out from their sleeves.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of peek
Verb
  • The Soft Symmetry is crafted in both a smooth calf leather, with a gleaming gold lock closure, and a vintage leather, with accompanying matte silver hardware that gives it an intentionally patinaed look and slouchy feel.
    — Talia Abbas, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Mermaidcore The scales of a mermaid tail have nothing on these gleaming glitter flake nails.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of gleam
Noun
  • In keeping with its museum neighbour, the hotel is filled with fascinating trinkets and artsy details that reward a closer look.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Mrtka has the look of an NHL defenseman, as there aren’t many 6-6 defenders who can skate and handle the puck well.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of look
Verb
  • Bosa seems committed to forging ahead in another ACL comeback, having rebounded well in 2021 with a reconstructed left knee and captured NFL Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2022.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The crowd’s attention had been split between each other and Game Four of the NBA Finals, where the New York Knicks were rapidly rebounding from a 29-point deficit against the San Antonio Spurs.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of rebound
Verb
  • More recently, the tiny Delica Mini has expanded the Delica's dominion, flashing some adventure and camping chops of its own.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Schools of ballyhoo and scaled sardines flash over the sand, while blue tangs, doctorfish, sergeant majors, black durgons, and the endemic Rocas gregory move among the rocks.
    — Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of flash
Verb
  • When money is tight, Sreynich skips a day or two of school to work alongside her parents.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • With a 26-inch inseam option, petites can finally skip the tailor and spend that extra cash on a round of gelato instead.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of skip

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“Glance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glance. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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