coup d'oeil

noun

Definition of coup d'oeilnext
as in glimpse

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coup d'oeil
  1. glimpse
  2. glance
  3. peek
  4. view
  5. peep
  6. look
  7. sight
  8. gander
Noun
  • Thousands of fans — treated with Doctor Doom masks and capes — waited nearly days to get a glimpse of Feige’s grand plan for the next era of the MCU.
    — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 26 July 2026
  • Some species appeared frequently and predictably, like whale sharks and certain stingrays, while others surfaced only once or twice, offering rare glimpses into species that are otherwise difficult to study in the wild.
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of glimpse
Noun
  • At a quick glance, much of what fueled that run still appears intact.
    — Tyler M. Carmona July 26, Miami Herald, 26 July 2026
  • At first glance, a $16,000-plus electric dirt bike sounds incredibly expensive.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 July 2026
Definition of glance
Noun
  • The hem of the pants landed right at the top of the shoes, offering a peek of her bespoke Eliot Zed kitten heel pumps in cobalt blue.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
  • Page, an imposing figure in his double-breasted suit, can add a seductive lilt to his booming bass or an icy edge that provides a peek into his embittered soul.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 July 2026
Definition of peek
Noun
  • Gallup each year polls Americans about their views on the Supreme Court in July, after the end of the court's term, and in September, weeks before the court resumes hearing cases in October.
    — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 28 July 2026
  • This special charge balances with the sleekness of its waterside view and location—all that makes for a one-of-a-kind Brooklyn base.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of view
Noun
  • The shoes feature a playful peep-toe cut and a sleek faux leather upper that lends a classic, timeless feel.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
  • On her feet, the The Queen’s Gambit star completed the outfit with a pair of polarizing peep-toe mules in sunshine yellow.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 18 July 2026
Definition of peep
Noun
  • Those tools have yet to coalesce into consistent major-league-caliber production, but nights like Monday are reason McCray might be worth an extended look.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • Casual Workwear Try Katie Holmes’s blue button-down shirt and indigo wash wide-leg jeans for a casual office look.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 27 July 2026
Definition of look
Noun
  • But across the street at the Viper Room — the nightclub that, admittedly, had seen better days — a strange sight caught his eye.
    — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 22 July 2026
  • Anyone who has watched the Sopranos knows there are few sights more soothing than watching Carmela Soprano lather her hands up to her elbows in lotion.
    — Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of sight
Noun
  • Let’s take a gander at what the oddsmakers have to say about who comes out on top.
    — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Top Gear's Jack Rix has actually had a gander at the Torcal, and described it as having a large grille with illuminating 3D diamonds for serious bling.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
Definition of gander
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“Coup d'oeil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coup%20d%27oeil. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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