Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coup d'oeil
Noun
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This 13-mile-long slice of Route 66 offers a glimpse into history, including 1920s roadside stores and a massive coal-shoveling machine that pays tribute to the state's mining history.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026 -
The world has gotten a glimpse of the fawning, skeezy shamelessness of his famous hangers-on, but not enough to criminally implicate them.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Looking at a motor from the inside At first glance, this may look like a simple hobby project.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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At first glance, the director Josef Kubota Wladyka’s third feature seems destined to make a misstep.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Death is an inescapable part of French life, and the layers on layers of Parisian history on display at Père Lachaise Cemetery are a fascinating peek into how the city has evolved over time.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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The designer and former Spice Girl took to Instagram to share a peek at their outfits for the occasion.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In this all-new Hubble view, details of its structure are revealed as never before.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Envision, also due for a 2031 launch, will carry an orbital ground-penetrating radar to provide a complete view of Venus from its inner core to its upper atmosphere.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The teenager styled her sweater off-the-shoulder, adding on a leather handbag, nude peep-toe heels, and a gold necklace.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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Rowland paired her dress with semi-sheer black tights and peep-toe pumps to complete the look.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Of course, the look was finished with her chunky engagement ring—an 18-carat yellow-gold band with a two-carat diamond.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For Hernando, these sights and smells once belonged to everyday life.—
Pau Mosquera,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Get an exclusive first look at the sights and sounds to come at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This ranking of the 100 greatest Georgia high school football finals of all-time is worth a gander.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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For example, take a gander at the aspirants lining up to run for Chicago mayor in 2027 (or at least the ones who are looking to be boldface names).—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Coup d'oeil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coup%20d%27oeil. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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