Thesaurus results for SIDE-GLANCES

side-glances

noun

plural of side-glance

as in glances

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Noun

Classmates began approaching him at school with compliments rather than gawks and glances.

— Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
Like a hiding fox squirrel, Kontras flattened himself against the trunk of the pine, moving only his head enough to peek glances at the grazing whitetail.

— Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of glances

Noun

Between frames there are glimpses of walls, feet, columns, as if your eye is tracking across the table or room.

— Caitlín Doherty, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
Old newspaper articles show glimpses of his life – a 1942 article announcing Lahti’s enlistment as a boatswain’s mate, him and his wife participating in a wedding, his mother’s obituary.

— Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of glimpses

Noun

For years, my SiriusXM show has offered only brief video peeks.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
After going public in 2021, the two have become one of Hollywood’s sweetest duos, offering plenty of support to one another for their respective projects (see Challengers, for example) and even giving us peeks at their love life behind-the-scenes.

— Christopher Luu, InStyle, 31 July 2026

Definition of peeks

Noun

Parton turned extravagant blonde wigs, elaborate makeup, high heels, and sparkles into one of the most recognizable looks in entertainment.

— William Arruda, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
There has always been something compelling about Paul Baker, something about the interplay between his frat-star good looks and Canadian soft-boy heart.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of looks

Noun

Despite this extreme proximity, their gazes bypass each other entirely.

— Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
For starters, bright colors inject visibility – not merely for players looking to find each other amid the chaos of a World Cup match, but also for brands looking to draw the gazes of millions of onlooking fans towards their logo.

— Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 22 June 2026

Definition of gazes

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