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Recent Examples of peephole
In one room, Elliott, eyes squinting and face slicked with sweat, lies on his belly on a makeshift platform watching the street through a large, jagged peephole punched in the wall.
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Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Just slip this over the interior door’s peephole and rest assured knowing that no one can use a device to see in.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Recently, Tbilisi has marked by protests against the government, and harsh crackdowns on activists—the history of its wine is just one peephole into the country's political tensions, though far from the complete story.
—Kurt Johnson, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
The Andaz Suite is ADA accessible and has lowered entryway features including peephole, door latch, thermostat, and light switches; as well as wider bathroom doors, grab bars, raised toilet seat, roll-in shower, accessible terrace, and closed captioning.
—Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
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Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Just slip this over the interior door’s peephole and rest assured knowing that no one can use a device to see in.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Recently, Tbilisi has marked by protests against the government, and harsh crackdowns on activists—the history of its wine is just one peephole into the country's political tensions, though far from the complete story.
—Kurt Johnson, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
The Andaz Suite is ADA accessible and has lowered entryway features including peephole, door latch, thermostat, and light switches; as well as wider bathroom doors, grab bars, raised toilet seat, roll-in shower, accessible terrace, and closed captioning.
—Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peephole
Noun
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The pullover style midi slip dress features a mock neckline and a sophisticated keyhole back closure.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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This leads to much screaming and protestations among the new season 27 cast members… as well as a mysterious keyhole flipping down on a desk.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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At the top are power, mute, input, and menu buttons, along with a pinhole microphone and a large circular navigation pad.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 Aug. 2025
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There is bran in the sachet for feeder mites to feed on, and a pinhole for the predatory mites to climb out and disperse.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Many specialize in just one part of the production process, such as cutting collars, sleeves or buttonholes, said Giuseppe, while the most skilled are able to work on all parts of the garments.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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While most of the seven buttons at the bottom were well-placed, six buttonholes showed loose threads upon close inspection.—
Carrie Honaker,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
Noun
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That number will drop to two entrances with four open doors on Wednesday.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
7 Aug. 2025
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West Chester Nazarene Church offers paid parking for $20 per car, with walking access to the pedestrian entrance on the west side of the concert venue.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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All of it from the narrow knothole that is our point of view.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
27 Jan. 2022
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In addition to the knothole described above, the company plans to consult a community advisory committee, whose members will sign a nondisclosure agreement.—
Steven Litt,
cleveland,
4 July 2021
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“Peephole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peephole. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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