coup d'oeil

Definition of coup d'oeilnext

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Noun
  • The 20-minute call, which Aris believes the military monitored, offered a rare glimpse of how the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize laureate is being held.
    — Lorcan Lovett, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Prepare for a touching journey through time and across the globe to get a first glimpse of the challenges and emotions the protagonists experience.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • At first glance, people weren’t sure if the photos were of West or Kardashian.
    — Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
  • At first glance, their already tight kinship, and all their many overlapping businesses, suggest that a new SpaceX-Tesla makes sense.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Read on for a look at what’s in store for your Windows key, reports about the upcoming Xbox OS, and a peek at the new internet speed test button in Windows.
    — Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Her mannequin head is serene, but a set of external ribs peek out from underneath like the bony grip of a witch.
    — Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Someone can always point to a fringe view that’s backed up by a different source somewhere on the Internet.
    — Gavin Francis, The New York Review of Books, 24 Oct. 2026
  • One of the two fake videos racked up roughly 857,000 views within 24 hours, according to an analysis by Alethea, a threat intelligence company.
    — Shannon Bond, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The now-rare footwear silhouette features a dramatic peep-toe design, towering platforms, and the French shoe designer’s crisscross straps.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • When the perverted old butcher claims a beautiful young bride, the poor girl barely makes a peep.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • There was even an implementation of a new look with offensive tackle Broderick Jones lining up outside of tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford for two run plays that resulted in 20 yards.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
  • This is a tidy and attractive bike, with a lot of the cabling internally routed to keep the look nice and clean.
    — Loz Blain October 26, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including the latest news, events and sights and sounds of the United States.
    — Kelly McGreal , Isabella Bernabeo, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Lugo even sees his business expanding beyond Austin, with his sights set on New York City, hotspots across California and even Mexico City.
    — Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • What's candy for the goose may be a savory munchy for the gander.
    — Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Children 5 years old and under can take a gander at the stars for free.
    — Karlee Van De Venter, Idaho Statesman, 6 Oct. 2026
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“Coup d'oeil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coup%20d%27oeil. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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