glaring
Americanadjective
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shining with or reflecting a harshly bright or brilliant light.
- Synonyms:
- blinding
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very conspicuous or obvious; flagrant.
several glaring errors in spelling.
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staring in a fiercely or angrily piercing manner.
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excessively showy or bright; garish.
adjective
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conspicuous
a glaring omission
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dazzling or garish
Related Words
See flagrant.
Other Word Forms
- glaringly adverb
- glaringness noun
- nonglaring adjective
- unglaring adjective
Etymology
Origin of glaring
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English: glare 1, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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Our analysis shows that while prelaunch checks and post-deployment oversight may catch the most glaring errors, they may be less effective at addressing subtle communication bias that emerges through user interactions.
From Salon
The Rams’ 27-24 loss to the Falcons did not result exclusively because of injuries, but the holes left by missing starters were apparent and in some cases glaring.
From Los Angeles Times
But the final minutes took the Trojans on a tour of all the most glaring concerns from their 2025 season, from the leaky defense to the missed opportunities on offense.
From Los Angeles Times
Despite glaring issues, it’s never been cheaper to get a humanoid robot.
From MarketWatch
Despite glaring issues, it’s never been cheaper to get a humanoid robot.
From MarketWatch
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