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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in to glow
to shine with a bright harsh light
the spotlight glared down on the suspect as the police questioned him relentlessly
Synonyms & Similar Words
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of glare
Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
These shades offer 100 percent UV protection and filter the reflective glare of the high-altitude sun reflecting off fresh stashes of powder.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
The numbers are telling: a 5-6 record against teams above .500 contrasts with a 10-4 mark against sub-.500 opponents — a disparity that papers over glaring cracks in their foundation.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for glare 
Noun
This works especially well on water sets, with glare coming off the surface blinding them.
—Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
These shades offer 100 percent UV protection and filter the reflective glare of the high-altitude sun reflecting off fresh stashes of powder.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
This helps prevent glaring blank spots or lopsided areas.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
The numbers are telling: a 5-6 record against teams above .500 contrasts with a 10-4 mark against sub-.500 opponents — a disparity that papers over glaring cracks in their foundation.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for glare
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glare
Noun
-
Will their grudge glow brighter than a menorah, or will sparks fly this season of light?Lizz Schumer, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
-
For best results, wear overnight and wake up to a radiant glow.Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The high-rise waist and slim fit help these gleaming pants look and feel more wearable.Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
-
Surfaces with gleaming mother-of-pearl finishes, white terracotta floors splashed with mocha and pink accents, and glitzy aquamarine headboards.Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The solar eclipse had cities around the country staring at the sky in unison.Alexandra York, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
-
Citizens of the world are staring in awe at the arrival of David Corenswet’s Man of Steel.Nick Romano, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
This design turns Mocha Mousse into something futuristic, with a metallic sheen that catches the light and draws all eyes.Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2024
-
Pass them out at the party and turn the lights down and all your guests can dance, mingle and have a great time.Christopher Murray, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The pair, who met as college undergrads, both burned with idealism and recognized their privilege could be leveraged for a game-changing idea.Carole Horst, Variety, 13 Sep. 2023
-
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation promotes circular fashion and says that, in the United States, an amount of clothing equal to a garbage truck is ferried to landfills or burned every second.Neeti Mehra, Treehugger, 13 Sep. 2023
Verb
-
But no one's prepared to sit there and yell across the table at some other person while Tom Selleck is sitting at the head of the table scowling at you.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
-
Dali wore a black puffer jacket with a gold zipper at her arraignment in Brooklyn Federal Court, scowling at collected media in the gallery and repeatedly whispering to her lawyer, Michael Schneider, of the Federal Defenders.John Annese, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
There's an uncanny, alien quality to her voice, which unfurls like incense smoke, while the track's speckled bongos and subtle chimes glint like light reflected off a cocktail glass.EW.com, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
-
An electric line snakes in from a nearby pole, and a satellite dish glints in the sun.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
Whether authorities would ever take these flashing light videos as seriously as drone sightings remains to be seen.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
-
There’s been a shift in data protection strategies, with businesses increasingly turning to flash storage for backup and rapid recovery.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near glare
Cite this Entry
“Glare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glare. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share