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
  • Some scientists speculate that these objects may be the remnants of previous binary star mergers, suggesting that D9 could offer a glimpse into their origin.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, meanwhile, incorporated six images from the last 12 months into their card—offering a glimpse of their family life in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
    Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of glimpse
Noun
  • By Jessica Chapel December 8, 2024 At first glance, New York City might not scream intimacy—reservations get booked up weeks out, open bar stools are snatched up in seconds, and dates squeezed into overpacked schedules.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The thoughtfulness about how the pieces might be worn may not be visible at first glance.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of glance
Noun
  • All of our experts say yes; just take a peek at the ingredients to determine which might be suitable for your skin.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Christmas has come early for daytime soap fans, with CBS‘ release of a first peek Beyond the Gates of the medium’s first new series in a quarter-century (seen below).
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of peek
Noun
  • Coleman, who has more than 600,000 Instagram followers and several TikToks with over a million views, fancies himself as a bit of a travel influencer as well.
    DeMarco Williams, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Under the law, libraries are prohibited from excluding books due to the origin, background, or views of their authors.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of view
Noun
  • Richie Grainge styled her jeans and T-shirt with an oversized black leather jacket and a rectangular bag, going with a bold footwear choice: a metallic gold peep toe mule from Bottega Veneta with a nearly 4-inch flared heel.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Plus, its electronic display tracks your progress without making a peep, perfect for those Zoom calls.
    Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of peep
Noun
  • Here's a look at what comes next: Will Trump take office as a felon?
    Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.
    Lauren Huff, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of look
Noun
  • The resultant climax is actually real here — there’s no condensed milk substitute in sight — but Mitchell’s explicit moment of self-love isn’t just included for shock value.
    David Opie, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Kurzel ends on a note of vigilance, the target in sight, the work just beginning.
    Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of sight
Noun
  • So in between enjoying curling, the luge, the biathlon, and hockey, take a gander at our rundown.
    Tim Grierson, Vulture, 29 July 2024
  • During colder months, owners don’t have to step outside to take a gander at the Statue of Liberty from corner windows.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of gander
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