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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
  • Public filings from Cutera, ZO’s former distributor in Japan, offer a rare glimpse.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • For a glimpse of that, just watch any news conference of his.
    — Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of glimpse
Noun
  • Retiree Walter Rasor is always looking for a way to save, and a property-tax cut on his condo sounds appealing at first glance.
    — Steve Maugeri, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Continue reading … -- POLITICS TELLING SILENCE — Socialist mayor's awkward response scrutinized after police chief's nervous glances.
    — , FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of glance
Noun
  • The space, last home to Crafty Crab Seafood, has a large viewing window, offering customers a peek into the kitchen as employees roll the dough and wrap each dumpling.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Turning to the side, Jones also shared a peek at the low-cut back, which was hidden behind her lengthy, thigh-grazing hair.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of peek
Noun
  • According to a source, the Heat moved forward with the extension because the front office and coaching staff view Larsson as a big part of the team’s future.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Large doors and garden views make the room feel like a hinge between the house and grounds.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of view
Noun
  • Beginning on her left side, the skirt boasted a waist-high, diagonal leg slit with a gauzy underlayer that showcased her peep-toe heels.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026
  • As for footwear, Reinhart opted for a set of glossy black Paris Texas peep-toe pumps.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of peep
Noun
  • Sometimes the system simply needs a second architectural look.
    — Nitin Gupta, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Pair with the coordinating tapered trousers for a complete look.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of look
Noun
  • The flyers are a common sight in Guatemala City, posted and reposted by the victims’ families.
    — Will Freeman, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Some are caught on doorbell or security cameras that offer vital clues; others are taken within sight of witnesses who can point police toward a potential abductor.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of sight
Noun
  • The local supermodel, 46, is all but guaranteeing people stop by their newsstand to get a gander of the latest I-D Magazine.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
  • 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
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 21 Sep. 2026.

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