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coup d'oeil

noun

Definition of coup d'oeil

as in glimpse

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His evolution in the outfield stood out after Bellinger got a glimpse of his potential playing alongside Crow-Armstrong during his first big-league call-up in September 2023, then in his 2024 rookie season.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
This discovery, described in detail in a recent study, is particularly important because the meteorite does not simply offer another glimpse of ancient Mars.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of glimpse

Noun

On November 2, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer actress took to her Instagram Stories to share a peek inside their trip to see the Rams take on the Chargers at SoFi Stadium on November 1.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 3 Nov. 2026
After fans get a peek at her dad, Todd Chrisley, gushing happily next to her daughter while holding the romper, the video gives a close-up of a white sash with a blue baby carrier engraved on it and a blue Bible.

— Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of peek

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The rooms The resort's rooms embody midcentury British-Caribbean elegance, featuring open interiors, marble bathrooms, and private balconies with beach views.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Follow a reference, read the longer account, or ask someone how their experience shaped their view.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of view

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The actress dressed up her go-to shoe style, wearing an embellished version of her traditional peep-toe pump to the Beverly Hills event.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 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

Definition of peep

Noun

Addressing the uproar the following day, Stewart said her look was meant to raise awareness.

— Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
The piece has a rather minimalist look, with smooth, polished surfaces and no particular decorations, except for a few personal engravings.

— Filippo Iarocci, Vanity Fair, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of look

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Some young Catholics involved in local church groups hoped the sight of a pope drawing crowds would challenge Uruguay's image as a country indifferent to religion.

— ISABEL DEBRE, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
The city’s greatest sight is perhaps the Hospicio Cabañas, an early-19th-century orphanage with a chapel where José Clemente Orozco painted 57 frescoes in the late 1930s.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 8 Nov. 2026

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