stimes

noun

plural of stime, chiefly Scottish & Irish
as in glimpses

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimes
  1. glimpses
  2. glances
  3. peeps
  4. sights
  5. peeks
Noun
  • The episode concludes with some glimpses into Aesha and Scott’s wedding — viva!
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Despite the opponents’ stature, the matches offered compelling glimpses of what lies ahead.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of glimpses
Noun
  • There were whispers and exchanged glances; Ono couldn’t make it through a single slide without a fresh wave of questions.
    — Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026
  • That should earn you a few impressed sideways glances at the coffee shop, at least.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of glances
Noun
  • The reality is that the tech is here to stay and the peeps in charge clearly want to be realistic about its benefits… Creatives may take a little while to join them.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Congrats to the peeps that represent!
    — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Definition of peeps
Noun
  • This hotel feels upscale while keeping within a reasonable budget—ideal for 30- or 40-something couples looking for chic accommodations and access to the sights, without sacrificing peace and quiet at the end of the night.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Jon Stewart set his sights on AI on the latest episode of The Daily Show, unpacking the threats posed by the technology and Donald Trump‘s mediocre reaction.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of sights
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
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“Stimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimes. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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