coup d'oeil

noun

Definition of coup d'oeilnext
as in glimpse

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coup d'oeil
  1. glimpse
  2. glance
  3. peek
  4. view
  5. peep
  6. look
  7. sight
  8. gander
Noun
  • However, a preview on the Haunted World website includes glimpses of circus, alien, ghost and cannibal themes.
    — Hali Smith October 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Her last show offered a real glimpse of the wonderful things to come.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of glimpse
Noun
  • At a first glance, climate change, once touted as a key priority by the two most influential international financial institutions, has fallen off the agenda.
    — Justin Worland, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Flávio Bolsonaro, perched atop a sound truck at a recent campaign rally in Rio de Janeiro’s working-class suburbs, could at first glance be mistaken for his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is currently under house arrest.
    — Constance Malleret, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of glance
Noun
  • The ones on Wilshire Boulevard hope for a peek inside the church, which was made famous by emo-rock band My Chemical Romance.
    — Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Being from Lake Forest and massive Bears fans, to say the least, the family opted to stop by the event to snag a peek at the excitement.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of peek
Noun
  • Some markets are allowing individuals to express views on economic, political or business outcomes, while others hone in on sports, entertainment and pop culture events.
    — Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • For the best views look 40-90 degrees away from the radiant, where the glowing trains left in the wake of the fast-moving meteors will be at their longest.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of view
Noun
  • The shoes are bold platform pumps that are modeled after the popular Daffodil peep-toe pumps and given the modern Miss Z treatment.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The abundance of peep toes and funky shapes on the runway can be partly credited to a new wave of challenger brands, raising the bar for fresh, off-kilter footwear.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of peep
Noun
  • This cutesy girl-next-door look helped to catapult Huntington-Whiteley from Teen Vogue favourite to Burberry face, bona fide lingerie designer, beauty entrepreneur and blockbuster movie star.
    — Alice Newbold, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Designers are experimenting with different fits and fabrics to give the traditional jacket a more modern look.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of look
Noun
  • The delivery robots have become a common sight on the streets of downtown Philadelphia and have sparked backlash.
    — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The walking haunt leans towards the gory side of horror, so come prepared to witness some grotesque sights, organizers said on Eventbrite.
    — Hali Smith October 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of sight
Noun
  • Children 5 years old and under can take a gander at the stars for free.
    — Karlee Van De Venter, Idaho Statesman, 6 Oct. 2026
  • But there are plenty of other iRobots that have caught our attention, so make sure to take a gander at our other favorite Roombas for 2026.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of gander
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“Coup d'oeil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coup%20d%27oeil. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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