catch a glimpse of

VERB

see

Synonyms

STRONGEST

detect examine identify look look at notice observe recognize regard spot view watch witness

STRONG

beam behold clock contemplate descry discern distinguish espy eye flash gape gawk gaze glare glimpse heed inspect mark mind note peek peep peer peg penetrate pierce remark scan scope scrutinize sight spy stare survey

WEAK

be apprised of catch sight of get a load of lay eyes on make out pay attention to take notice

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disbelieve disregard ignore miss neglect overlook pass by

STRONG

forget look away unsee

WEAK

be blind turn loose

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catch a glimpse of

Agathe Le Mestric, a 23 year-old notary, simply wanted to catch a glimpse of Pope Leo when she turned up on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

Because his messages and calls go largely unanswered, Luke will also watch videos posted on the university's social media accounts, hoping to catch a glimpse of his son among the throngs of Freshers.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

Hundreds of people have gathered to catch a glimpse of the partial solar eclipse on a Hertfordshire hillside.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

Jon Bruno lives a couple of blocks away from the billboard in West Hollywood and ducked out of his house Friday morning to try to catch a glimpse of the spectacle.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026

I catch a glimpse of Martin, and it looks like he’s been crumpled.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli

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