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
  • But glimpses of a strategy emerged in the preliminary hearing.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • In December, Knightley gave fans a rare—and hilarious—glimpse into the early days of their relationship, including a frustrating characteristic of his.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 11 July 2026
Definition of glimpse
Noun
  • Stunt designed to showcase agility, not AI rebellion Despite alarming many viewers at first glance, the viral video does not show a humanoid robot experiencing a software failure or acting independently.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
  • Each year when Wimbledon rolls around, tennis fans crane their necks and watch their TV screens with undivided attention for a glance at the Royal Box, anxiously awaiting if Kate Middleton will be in attendance.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of glance
Noun
  • Read on to take a peek at the home of the iconic performers, who will be portrayed by Jude Law and Andrew Garfield in an upcoming Apple TV+ limited series, Wild Things, which began filming in Las Vegas earlier this year.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026
  • Styles quickly zipped up his black trousers, but not before eagle-eyed fans caught a peek.
    — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 8 July 2026
Definition of peek
Noun
  • But as global investors consider whether AI itself has become a bubble, BlackRock’s view is to buy stocks exposed to scarce industry inputs.
    — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • Surveillance footage showed the three men running out of camera view.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
Definition of view
Noun
  • Lopez wore her ivory satin dress, which featured a square neckline, with peep-toe heels, oversized aviator sunglasses, and a crocodile Hermès Kelly handbag worth $35,000.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 7 July 2026
  • And the show barely heard a peep.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
Definition of peep
Noun
  • The Quince pair boasts 1-inch platforms that quite literally elevate every look.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 7 July 2026
  • Recreating the look is easy at Quince, where smart trousers and shirts are available in similar colors and materials that channel the same laid-back aesthetic.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Definition of look
Noun
  • Perhaps even Fontaine's 1958 World Cup record of 13 will be in Messi's sights.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 8 July 2026
  • There are also suites, like the Mountain View suite, a two-level tower room with stunning sights, or the Family suite with options for unique configurations of beds and layouts to suit a family’s specific needs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026
Definition of sight
Noun
  • 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
  • Just scroll down to your hometown and take a gander.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2026
Definition of gander
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