1
: having a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
2
a
: shining with or reflecting an uncomfortably bright light
b(1)
: garish
(2)
: vulgarly ostentatious
3
: obtrusively and often painfully obvious
a glaring error
glaringness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of glaring in a Sentence
a glaring example of racism
no one missed the glaring spelling error in the title
Recent Examples on the Web
But the squad — led by first-year general manager Dan Morgan — has some notable holes that are much more glaring than others.
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2024
But the light poles are the most glaring thefts, leaving behind a knot of electrical wiring and dark divots in the concrete where the poles had stood.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
When her jaundice, a common symptom of liver damage, became too glaring, Heather hid from friends and stopped going to family events.
—Kunle Falayi, The Arizona Republic, 25 Mar. 2024
The glaring disparities in HIV infection rates among Black women underscore the pressing need for targeted interventions and equitable access to healthcare resources.
—Larada Lee, Essence, 9 Mar. 2024
The only glaring hole in his resume, of course, is getting to the Super Bowl.
—Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 25 Jan. 2024
But the addition of Ahmed to the infield mix has less to do with Luciano than rounding out one of their most glaring roster needs.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2024
The Cardinals have a glaring need at wide receiver, and the 6-4, 205-pound Harrison is perhaps the best one to enter the draft since Ja’Marr Chase.
—C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2024
Having solved first base for the time being, Milwaukee now will likely turn its sights to further addressing its glaring need for production at third base.
—Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2024
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2024
But the light poles are the most glaring thefts, leaving behind a knot of electrical wiring and dark divots in the concrete where the poles had stood.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
When her jaundice, a common symptom of liver damage, became too glaring, Heather hid from friends and stopped going to family events.
—Kunle Falayi, The Arizona Republic, 25 Mar. 2024
The glaring disparities in HIV infection rates among Black women underscore the pressing need for targeted interventions and equitable access to healthcare resources.
—Larada Lee, Essence, 9 Mar. 2024
The only glaring hole in his resume, of course, is getting to the Super Bowl.
—Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 25 Jan. 2024
But the addition of Ahmed to the infield mix has less to do with Luciano than rounding out one of their most glaring roster needs.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2024
The Cardinals have a glaring need at wide receiver, and the 6-4, 205-pound Harrison is perhaps the best one to enter the draft since Ja’Marr Chase.
—C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2024
Having solved first base for the time being, Milwaukee now will likely turn its sights to further addressing its glaring need for production at third base.
—Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2024
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“Glaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glaring. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
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