Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coup d'oeil
Noun
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While Californians may be aware of the economic toll of wildfires on communities, the report offers a rare glimpse at how their effects show up in individual bills.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026 -
On the night of Mamdani’s election party, hundreds packed the streets, some spontaneously, waiting for a glimpse of the mayor-elect leaving the venue.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Like, at first glance, they’re completely written off.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Because of their wide swing around the Moon at a distance greater than any Apollo flight, this crew could see more of the Moon in a single glance.—
Jennifer Levasseur,
The Conversation,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In one video in the carousel, Perry gave a peek inside her Coachella backpack.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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Police lights peek in through the windows, and Cal is arrested, with Nate having assisted authorities by alerting them to both his location and proof his past misdeeds.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Airplanes and helicopters can provide a more comprehensive view, Miller said, especially across the sprawling coast of Iran.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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An aerial view of the area from the KDKA Drone Team showed multiple ladder trucks spraying water on the home, which spread to the adjacent building next door.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At the waist, the dress began to flow into a breezy column skirt with a thigh-high slit that showcased Blanchett's peep-toe black heels lined with glittering rhinestones.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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Without so much as a peep, Motorola has enacted price increases of up to 50 percent on the rest of its 2026 Moto G lineup.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Italian nonne stirred pots full of sauce with a look of utter boredom and, here and there, Neapolitan ragazzi sat atop their motorini and gawped at the torture.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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The length is perfect with a pair of ballet flats or lug-sole loafers, and the structured shape matches with everything from a casual white tee to a silky camisole and cropped cardigan for a day-to-night look.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Recent travelers to Los Angeles International Airport are used to seeing an elevated railway connecting the terminals, but next week they will be greeted with a new and exciting sight — actual trains moving along the tracks.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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How long has Lorne Michaels been in your sights as a documentary subject?—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Los Angeles County Museum of Art will welcome the public to its brand-new David Geffen Galleries on May 4, with members able to get a gander beginning April 19.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
14 Apr. 2026
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Take a gander at this stately fowl.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Coup d'oeil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coup%20d%27oeil. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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