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Recent Examples of peep
Noun
The slip-on shoes featured a wide toe strap that held the foot in place, and the open-toe silhouette created a peep toe-like design.—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026 Vergara and her peeps pose in front of the massive floral wall mural, which replaced the black one (same artist, though — Canada’s Candice Kaye).—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
Recently seen on the runways of fashion houses like Prada and Balenciaga, the popular trend has been styled with everything from sleeveless dresses, blazers, and jackets to classic riding capes, peeping out of the sleeve slots as seen above.—Morgan Evans, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026 The looming threat of a full shutdown hit the Smokies just in time for leaf-peeping season and fall break, a particularly busy period that helps local businesses survive through the winter.—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for peep
The Prada gown, with peek-a-book paneling, is timeless and chic with tulle and pearl embellishments.
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Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
Cynthia Erivo made a stylish statement for her Oscars debut in 2020, wearing a custom white Atelier Versace one-shoulder bustier gown with a crystal mesh bodice and a thigh-high front slit that gave a peek at her toned legs and white Stuart Weitzman platform heels.
As members of the plumbers' union, Local 130, plowed through the Chicago River, dyeing it a glowing green, thousands lined Wacker Drive and the bridges to catch a glimpse of how the process is done.
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Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
Want to catch a glimpse of your favorite fashionista?
While most stars opted for opulent couture gowns with glitter, feathers, and the like, the actor appeared in a look that seemed almost simple at first glance… Look again.
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Madeline Dangmann,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
With a cinema glance that balances between the documentary genre and the dramatized narration, the film crafts a microcosm of understanding, offering the viewer a touching experience.