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
  • Instead of offering viewers a glimpse of the big reveal in each episode, we get walloped with a U-turn over the course of two or three episodes.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
  • The presentation offers a glimpse at how SpaceX views the long-term future of Starlink.
    Michael Kan, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of glimpse
Noun
  • At first glance, Krypton seemed like prequelitis taken to an extreme.
    Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Such a contract would, at first glance, fall short of the 10-year, $700 million deal that took worldwide superstar Shohei Ohtani across Southern California to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
    David K. Li, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of glance
Noun
  • Before cleaning your floors, take a peek at the baseboards.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Louisville Courier Journal Election Day is Tuesday, and some might want to take a peek at their ballot with key issues to consider before heading to the polls.
    Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of peek
Noun
  • The drones and robots are outfitted with hidden cameras so researchers can get an up-close view of live critters without a noticeable human presence.
    Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Some on the far left view a second Trump term as an existential crisis and likely will be motivated to take to the streets to protest.
    Colin P. Clarke, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of view
Noun
  • For my clean beauty peeps, Merit is worth the hype.
    Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 13 Sep. 2024
  • Speaking of detailed, for the movie, Reitman obtained the original blueprints of Rockefeller Center and leaned on the memories of those who were there at the time to build a replica of Studio 8H, including the SNL set and backstage areas that viewers have seen peeps of on air over the years.
    Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2024
Definition of peep
Noun
  • Bailey herself is a shape-shifter of sorts, right on the border between child and teenager in age and, with her androgynous looks, occupying an ambiguous place between genders as well.
    Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Born on TikTok, this is an ideal choice for fall/winter thanks to its cool undertones; deep berry hues offer a hint of blue that adds a head-turning pop to any autumnal beauty look.
    Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of look
Noun
  • Oz treats both literal and figurative families as either responsibilities to be resented or props to be arranged for his benefit; The Penguin ends with Oz, his goal finally in sight, re-creating those cycles of violence and outdoing his own brutality.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
  • All are Democrats, with nary a Republican in sight.
    Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 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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“Coup d'oeil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coup%20d%27oeil. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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