coup d'oeil

Definition of coup d'oeilnext

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Noun
  • The 20-minute call, which Aris believes the military monitored, offered a rare glimpse of how the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize laureate is being held.
    — Lorcan Lovett, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Prepare for a touching journey through time and across the globe to get a first glimpse of the challenges and emotions the protagonists experience.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Among the titles are some that at first glance sound particularly offbeat, even edgy or outlandish.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Legal experts who have been watching the numerous cases underway say that what might appear at first glance to be vanity projects are in truth cases that test the limits of presidential power.
    — Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Read on for a look at what’s in store for your Windows key, reports about the upcoming Xbox OS, and a peek at the new internet speed test button in Windows.
    — Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Her mannequin head is serene, but a set of external ribs peek out from underneath like the bony grip of a witch.
    — Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Someone can always point to a fringe view that’s backed up by a different source somewhere on the Internet.
    — Gavin Francis, The New York Review of Books, 24 Oct. 2026
  • One of the two fake videos racked up roughly 857,000 views within 24 hours, according to an analysis by Alethea, a threat intelligence company.
    — Shannon Bond, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The shoes feature a wide toe strap that creates a flattering round, peep-toe design that peeks through under the hemline of the long gown.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • When the perverted old butcher claims a beautiful young bride, the poor girl barely makes a peep.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • There was even an implementation of a new look with offensive tackle Broderick Jones lining up outside of tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford for two run plays that resulted in 20 yards.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
  • This is a tidy and attractive bike, with a lot of the cabling internally routed to keep the look nice and clean.
    — Loz Blain October 26, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • After mudslides in Big Sur caused a three-year closure, some of the most scenic sections of the Pacific Coast Highway have been reopened, giving travelers the opportunity to take in the inspirational sights of California’s coastline.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The prototype shows how sights, sounds, smells, and tastes could work together.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • What's candy for the goose may be a savory munchy for the gander.
    — Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Children 5 years old and under can take a gander at the stars for free.
    — Karlee Van De Venter, Idaho Statesman, 6 Oct. 2026
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“Coup d'oeil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coup%20d%27oeil. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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