oeillade

noun

Definition of oeilladenext
as in ogle

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  1. glance
  2. blink
  3. peep
  4. peek
Noun
  • Using Straight Paths A bold, linear path across a small garden quickly reveals the entire space in one glance.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Embraced by a number of celebrities since its debut, the silhouette might present a bit of an optical illusion upon first glance, appearing as if two sides of the pump are disconnected in the front.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Definition of glance
Noun
  • But nothing quite prepares you for when the earth decides to just rip itself out of its own foundations and bury whole neighborhoods alive in what seems like the blink of an eye.
    — Josh Fox, IndieWire, 17 July 2026
  • Raccoons are indeed everywhere in Toronto, a by-product of urban sprawl, which has seen their ancestral ranges become absorbed in a blink of ecological time into human habitats.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
Definition of blink
Noun
  • Wonders continued the black color motif with her footwear, wearing Valentino peep-toe pumps.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 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
  • Though House of Stassi begins as a peek into its namesake’s new life as a #girlboss podcaster and working mom, her fissured home life quickly takes center stage.
    — Caroline Framke, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Considering the cross-generational appeal of Orzabal’s songs, being allowed a peek into the experiences that informed his lyrics and the creation of the music is a rare treat.
    — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of peek
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“Oeillade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oeillade. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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