PEEPHOLE Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

peephole

noun

Definition of peephole

as in keyhole

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Recent Examples of peephole Visitors can interact with the exhibition by looking through peepholes to find photographs that tell a story. — Solvej Schou, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026 The removable panel has a 4-inch 1080p color screen that displays a live stream from the camera, which is ideal for doors without peepholes. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2026 The later galleries are spent building up to Duchamp’s final work, Étant donnés (1966), an assemblage in which a peephole in a shut door reveals a nude woman laying on a hill. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026 After flipping on the light in the small vestibule, Sister Proba looked through the peephole. — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for peephole

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Noun

Larter's two-piece featured a ruched bandeau top with a circle keyhole cutout and bottoms that had gold chain detailing on the sides.

— Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
The piece was embellished with the French luxury fashion’s signature keyhole cutout, augmented by a gold outline.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

Definition of keyhole

Noun

Taken by Hujar in 1985, the black-and-white image shows Jackie in repose, dressed in a suit, with a fresh white flower in his buttonhole and a lovely drawing of him, in full makeup, positioned near his left shoulder.

— Hilton Als, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
Plus, it’s easily affixed to baby’s neckline using the adjustable buttonhole closures.

— Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026

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Located inside Bookman’s Alley, the restaurant’s entrance is tucked away from plain sight, which Kim said is what initially attracted them both to the space.

— Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
As the sun rose, more people began gathering at the entrance, including cyclists, walkers and even a unicyclist hoping to make history in his own way.

— Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

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