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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
  • Northrop Grumman has offered a glimpse of one possible answer through an F/A-XX rendering and a short video released in April 2026.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Consider at least one mystery from that Emmys sketch, a glimpse of the SNL logo, potentially solved.
    — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of glimpse
Noun
  • The weather bell’s very existence might spark a puzzled glance or two from anyone unfamiliar with it.
    — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The portraits in the album—family outings in the countryside, a wedding party, domestic gatherings—are, at first glance, unexceptional, even banal.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 25 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
  • We’re given a grand vista of demolition, and also close-ups of Ghidorah seen from the point-of-view of Professor Murakami (Min Tanaka), a Hiroshima survivor who’s been doing biological creature research.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The Aries Full Moon activates your career zone, bringing recognition, ambition, or a long-developing goal into clearer view.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of view
Noun
  • Miller completed her ensemble with a set of black peep-toe pumps and wore statement silver-tone earrings.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of peep
Noun
  • Finish the look by styling the pants with an airy white blouse and cherry red flats.
    — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Naturally—or, rather, unnaturally—the look includes total pubic hair removal.
    — Valerie Monroe, Allure, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of look
Noun
  • The coastal road that leads to Empire Bluff lies out of sight, just beyond the dunes.
    — Mike Norton, Midwest Living, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The biggest concern for LSU's defense was the sight of linebacker Whit Weeks hobbling to the locker room in a walking boot after an apparent ankle injury.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 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 28 Sep. 2026.

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