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
  • In the final episode of her new Netflix reality show Earle Meets World, which aired in full on Friday, the 25-year-old shared a glimpse of what was happening behind the scenes after Cooper called her out in a TikTok post on April 13.
    — Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Coaches have emphasized wanting a more explosive, downfield passing game and showed glimpses of it Thursday night.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of glimpse
Noun
  • Still, a robot that can move around your home, recognize faces and build memories over time deserves more than a quick glance at the privacy settings.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • While Friday’s data looked positive at first glance, economists cautioned that due to seasonal factors, the month of August often faces revisions to its employment data later in the year.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of glance
Noun
  • What an odd peek behind the curtain of such a long-running show with ever-changing cast dynamics.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
  • And there was a ride over to the nearby World Trade Center, and peek in a tower lobby and a stroll on the plaza.
    — Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of peek
Noun
  • These are the young players who, in my view, will be a blast to keep an eye on, root for and talk about with your friends in the seasons ahead.
    — Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • So, the app is best suited for retirees looking for detailed insights, rather than a high-level view of their finances.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of view
Noun
  • Sweeney rounded out her look with low-rise khaki Bermuda shorts, peep-toe heels, a small Fendi purse, and a pair of rectangular frames.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Plus, if a situation arises that requires a peep-toe, your pedicure will be ready to be front and center.
    — Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of peep
Noun
  • Build the rest of your look with bronzer, blush, mascara and more.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The thin, buildable formula is an especially good fit for anyone who wants to even out discoloration and soften the look of pores without concealing their skin beneath a heavy layer of makeup.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of look
Noun
  • One of the highlights of the 2024 Paris Olympics was, for me, the sight at the opening ceremony of the floating cauldron held aloft by a giant glowing balloon.
    — Hannah Bloch, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The recent surge in oil prices comes as traders set their sights on two inflation reports due this week.
    — Lee Ying Shan,Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of sight
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
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 14 Sep. 2026.

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