Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coup d'oeil
Noun
-
Under tonight's starry shroud, couples embrace, heads tilting toward the sky and children skip from telescope to telescope to catch a glimpse of the celestial show.—
Carlos Morales,
NPR,
1 July 2025 -
Over the years, the parade has drawn thousands of attendees who line up on the downtown streets to catch a glimpse of the show.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
Noun
-
At first glance, the 4.92 runs per game the Red Sox have scored places them along the MLB elite, ranking sixth overall.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
-
What looks like a classic manicure at first glance is actually, upon closer inspection, a glass French manicure—a modern, high-gloss version of the classic French.—
Lina-Marie Baatz,
Glamour,
7 July 2025
Noun
-
Denverites willing to brave the heat and visit the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance this summer may be able to sneak a peek at a new baby sloth snoozing and snuggling in the treetops of the Tropical Discovery exhibit.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
28 June 2025
-
The stories shared were sweet and moving, giving diners a peek into the lives of the folks who make Localis possible.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
-
In the video, Mamdani sheds more light on his views of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.—
Gabe Friedman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 July 2025
-
Manistique Boardwalk Stretching nearly two miles along the Lake Michigan shoreline, the city's namesake boardwalk has sweeping water views and offers a gentle, breezy stroll through some of Manistique's most scenic spots.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
Noun
-
To beat The Entity, Ethan and his peeps end up in South Africa, where Ethan (who earlier obtained the AI’s source code from the Russian sub) has a final showdown with Gabriel in biplanes.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
-
Then the morning hours passed today and jurors entered their lunch break without a peep.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
18 June 2025
Noun
-
For an increasing number of companies, reasoning models (AI that thinks through problems rather than just following commands) are making traditional prospecting look as outdated as a Rolodex.—
Aditya Lahiri,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
-
Electric Spark: The Enigma of Dame Muriel is a close, fond look at the ultimate writer’s writer’s early life and process.—
Literary Hub
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
Noun
-
In 1892, within sight of the statue, America's first-ever immigration facility opened at Ellis Island.—
Mo Rocca
July 6,
CBS News,
6 July 2025
-
While fictional, Piston Peak is inspired by the Rocky Mountain area and the history and iconic sights of the American Frontier and its national parks.—
Grace Harrington,
People.com,
6 July 2025
Noun
-
Just scroll down to your hometown and take a gander.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2025
-
Find peace in the Zen Garden, a traditional Japanese space for meditation, or gander at the Carnivorous Bog Garden, with Venus flytraps with jaws wide open.—
Judy Garrison,
Southern Living,
16 Oct. 2024
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.
Cite this Entry
“Coup d'oeil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coup%20d%27oeil. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share