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
  • Metro Atlanta residents got a glimpse of Formula 1 on Saturday with the Red Bull Showrun.
    — AJC staff, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • For a second, Fauci almost seemed to laugh, and there was a glimpse of the public-health official who had charmed much of the country during the pandemic, with his air of amiable competence.
    — Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of glimpse
Noun
  • At a quick glance, much of what fueled that run still appears intact.
    — Tyler M. Carmona July 26, Miami Herald, 26 July 2026
  • At first glance, a $16,000-plus electric dirt bike sounds incredibly expensive.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 July 2026
Definition of glance
Noun
  • In new photos shared to Instagram on July 30, the model and actress gave fans a glimpse inside the idyllic trip—including a peek at Kim’s time with her niece Penelope.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 31 July 2026
  • There’s also hints of vulnerability and genuine tenderness in her stern headmistress of the bedroom, which Wilde slips in just slyly enough to let the presence of a heart peek through all the brainy brashness and hormone overload.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026
Definition of peek
Noun
  • Gallup each year polls Americans about their views on the Supreme Court in July, after the end of the court's term, and in September, weeks before the court resumes hearing cases in October.
    — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 28 July 2026
  • This special charge balances with the sleekness of its waterside view and location—all that makes for a one-of-a-kind Brooklyn base.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of view
Noun
  • The actress continued to sport her gold hoop earrings and replaced her pointed-toe pumps with a playful peep-toe set.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
  • The peep-toe heels also featured gold hardware emblazoned with the designer’s logo along the forefoot, which coordinated perfectly with the clasps on her $3,100 denim shoulder bag.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 25 July 2026
Definition of peep
Noun
  • Those tools have yet to coalesce into consistent major-league-caliber production, but nights like Monday are reason McCray might be worth an extended look.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • Casual Workwear Try Katie Holmes’s blue button-down shirt and indigo wash wide-leg jeans for a casual office look.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 27 July 2026
Definition of look
Noun
  • But in a contemporary update, the musicians are tucked out of sight and the backstage is deep enough to accommodate bulky scenery.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026
  • Defeated, the dementor drifted down the aisle and out of sight.
    — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 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 3 Aug. 2026.

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