Synonyms of gaze

gaze 1 of 2

verb

ˈgāz 

as in to stare

to look long and hard in wonder or surprise

just sat there and gazed at the panorama before us until it got too dark to see

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stare
• gawk
• peer
• gape
• glare
• blink
• gawp
• eye
• rubberneck
• goggle
• watch
• fixate
• glower
• gloat
• ogle
• leer
• peruse
• stare down
• observe
• study
• consider
• regard
• pore (over)
• outstare
• outface

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• glimpse
• glance
• scan
• peek
• browse
• peep
• dip (into)
• wink (at)

gaze

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noun

as in stare

a fixed intent look

suddenly aware of her admiring gaze, he became self-conscious and uncomfortable

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stare
• eye
• scrutiny
• glare
• attention
• gape
• aspect
• regard
• fixation
• observation
• glower
• contemplation
• examination
• inspection
• surveillance
• watch
• survey
• study
• observance
• perusal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• glance
• sight
• glimpse
• peek
• flash
• peep
• blink
• stime
• scan
• ogle
• browse
• oeillade

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gaze

Verb

While his teammates and coaches gazed in awe at his numbers postgame, Lloyd put a little damper on them himself. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026

After, tuck yourself into a hammock and gaze up at the stars; you wouldn’t be blamed for falling right asleep. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

Noun

All three, as their titles suggest, confirmed the tenacity of Pawlikowski’s eastward gaze. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

My gaze shifts to the X-shape steering wheel, which echoes the design motif of the rear fascia and spoiler. — Sean Evans, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026