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
  • Their chemistry is palpable in every red carpet appearance, gushing interview, and loving glance.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 18 July 2026
  • Our rights are chipped away slowly, with legislation and policies that at first glance appear radical and then, with time and practice, familiar and then perhaps not so disturbing once legal.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 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
  • From a remote hilltop just north of Nablus, the view stretches across the occupied West Bank.
    — Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • Shiny new towers make a statement through their sheer opulence, panoramic views and desirable locations, enticing companies to pay top dollar.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 21 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
  • Office experts say buildings that lack a story, especially in Atlanta’s current market, likely won’t convince anyone to give them a second look.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
  • For such a conspicuous color, the look was surprisingly restrained.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 20 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
  • 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
  • Take a gander at the Skullcandy Dime Evo earbuds, now on sale at Amazon.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026
Definition of gander
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