GLARE Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

glare 1 of 2

noun

Definition of glare

as in glow

the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible the sudden glare of the squad car's headlights in my rearview mirror

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glare

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verb

ˈgler

as in to glow

to shine with a bright harsh light the spotlight glared down on the suspect as the police questioned him relentlessly

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as in to scowl

to look with anger or disapproval don't glare at me like that when I tell you "no"

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Recent Examples of glare

Noun

The situation—his icy glare, the perfect framing—was a bit of stagecraft amid chaos. — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2026 Low light can also obscure visual information rather than simply make an image darker, and nighttime conditions vary with cameras, shadows, glare and other sources of noise. — Bo Wang, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026

Verb

Tensions over the Middle East Another glaring issue the two leaders could discuss is the widening conflict in the Middle East. — Mariam Khan, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 If the issues being talked about weren’t so serious, declaring that machines are now smarter than humans, given this glaring gap between AI agents and their principals, would be a fun keynote for the next AI summit. — Bhaskar Chakravorti, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for glare

Recent Examples of Synonyms for glare

Noun

Parents can put glow sticks, glow necklaces or reflective tape on their children’s costumes for better visibility.

— Lina Ruiz October 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
While the colorful glow of these two nebulae pull the eye toward the center of this photograph, they are surrounded by a majestic night sky landscape.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of glow

Verb

James, along with Sawitskas and his pals, want the carousel to be restored to its original glory, a magnificent, gleaming merry-go-round that inspired Disney to dream.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
That's particularly true at steakhouse Intrepid and open-air cantina 16o9—both of which are set above the harbor for incredible sunsets and clear views of the gleaming white super yachts.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of gleam

Verb

Oura might not be under the same pressure to access capital as a cash-burning startup.

— Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026
The scene is a sensory one, with layered cowhide rugs, leather armchairs, a wood-burning fire, and twinkling chandeliers that were original to the Pulitzers’ home.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of burn

Verb

Standing barefoot outside his home at 8th Street and Balboa Boulevard, holding a cup of coffee, Ross Stewart, 79, stared at the gray sky and at the berms.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Even Albert Einstein famously sat in quiet rooms for hours staring at the ceiling, knowing his breakthroughs came from stillness, not the rush of the laboratory.

— Stephanie Kramer, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of stare

Noun

And because water and most other liquids can’t persist on a planet’s surface without an insulating blanket of air, seeing such a glint could signal the presence of an atmosphere as well.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026
Now that the greige days are finally behind us, a glint of sparkle truly delights.

— Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026