How to Use peekaboo in a Sentence
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But both of them disliked the lack of a peekaboo window in the canopy.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 27 Sep. 2023
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Later in the show, the singer showed off the best legs (and abs!) in the biz in a mod peekaboo trapeze dress by Georges Chakra.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE.com, 13 Nov. 2019
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Of course, not everyone was a fan of the peekaboo look.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2022
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About halfway up, the Stuart Range begins to play peekaboo through gaps in the rolling hills.
—Evan Bush, The Seattle Times, 17 May 2017
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The plumeria shook in the trees, their yellow hearts playing peekaboo as the blossoms ducked and shuddered in the storm.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2023
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And when paired with a leopard print skirt, retro granny-chic charm necklace and a peekaboo flash of bra strap? All the better.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2017
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This sleek, peekaboo unitard by the niche fitness label Live the Process is just the ticket.
—Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2018
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Its little cat-and-mouse chases and peekaboos prove that Beethoven did have a sense of humor.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 24 May 2023
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This year, spring seemed to be enjoying a game of peekaboo, giving us sunshine one day and snow the next.
—Dahleen Glanton, chicagotribune.com, 7 May 2018
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There my son played peekaboo behind the curtains of a Tudor era bed.
—Christine Haughney, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2017
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Cloverfield was a strip-tease of a film, hiding the monster then revealing bits of it in a peekaboo dance.
—Josephine Livingstone, New Republic, 6 Feb. 2018
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The man with the Islamic State scarf appears to be playing a kind of jihadist peekaboo.
—Joby Warrick, Washington Post, 22 Jan. 2018
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The actress sported a skirt set made with rich black leather and scrunched sleeves, along with a matching mini with a peekaboo white lace trim.
—Vogue, 30 Apr. 2019
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These Bichon Frise pups playing their own version of peekaboo is all kinds of cute.
—Kelly Potts, Woman's Day, 6 Nov. 2014
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The Power of the Dog’s cinematic secret has about the same level of mystique as a game of peekaboo.
—Kyle Smith, National Review, 7 Oct. 2021
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The sun had begun to sink—a giant orange ball playing peekaboo behind the buildings and palm trees.
—Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country, 18 Sep. 2014
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Anitta's black-and-white custom Mugler gown showed off all her curves and even had peekaboo panels on her butt.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 20 Nov. 2022
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Beyond the peekaboo walls, balustrades throughout are made of soccer netting, in homage to the space’s previous use.
—Asad Syrkett, Curbed, 18 June 2018
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The canopy goes down nicely to provide lots of coverage, with a peekaboo window to check on your kiddo.
—Sabrina Rojas Weiss, Parents, 19 July 2023
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Sacramento Valley fog played peekaboo with the first super blue blood moon in 35 years.
—David Caraccio, sacbee, 31 Jan. 2018
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Wear over your favorite bikini or bodysuit for a neat peekaboo look.
—Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 13 Apr. 2022
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In the video, Jason showed his son the positive pregnancy test after playing a game of peekaboo with him in his crib.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 14 Oct. 2023
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Then come the pictures of a giggling girl, playing peekaboo beneath a pink blanket.
—Maggie Gordon, Houston Chronicle, 26 May 2018
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Almost every look from SS19 was a wearable game of peekaboo.
—Erika Houle, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2023
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Then the flouncy movement of its delicate fabric and its knee-high peekaboo slit.
—Chelsea Peng, Marie Claire, 13 Oct. 2017
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Even better if there’s a peekaboo element via side cut-outs.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2023
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Last week, in a joint Instagram post, Irwin and Powell shared a video of their daughter giggling while playing a round of peekaboo.
—Georgia Slater, PEOPLE.com, 18 Mar. 2022
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The 180-seat restaurant has been renovated to showcase peekaboo ocean views at the shore-facing section of the restaurant.
—Nancy Luna, Orange County Register, 5 Apr. 2017
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There was Lilah, initiating a joyous game of peekaboo at 6 months, while her sister, then 3, sat on the floor babbling phrases from books and TV shows.
—Jennifer Rabiner*, Redbook, 10 Nov. 2016
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Last week, in a joint Instagram post, Irwin and Powell shared an adorable video of their daughter giggling while playing a round of peekaboo.
—Shafiq Najib, PEOPLE.com, 17 Mar. 2022
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The breeze offered a peekaboo view of the sea through the lush trees.
—Seattle Times Staff, The Seattle Times, 7 Sep. 2017
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In 1993, the actress donned a violet gown with a peekaboo lime green paisley pantsuit.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2018
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Mucinex chocolate clusters, peekaboo hazmat suits, and other treats for the feverish.
—Emily Flake, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2020
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Part power suit, part boudoir dressing, the lacy number featured a classic double-breasted jacket in wool silk and a lace skirt with peekaboo panels.
—Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 5 July 2018
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The home is on a ¾-acre site that slopes into open space, allowing for a daylit, finished walk-out lower level, plus an entertainment-sized deck overlooking the hogback ridges and peekaboo views of city lights beyond.
—Mark Samuelson, The Denver Post, 2 Aug. 2019
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The breeze offered a peekaboo view of the sea through the lush trees.
—Seattle Times Staff, The Seattle Times, 7 Sep. 2017
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In 1993, the actress donned a violet gown with a peekaboo lime green paisley pantsuit.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2018
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Mucinex chocolate clusters, peekaboo hazmat suits, and other treats for the feverish.
—Emily Flake, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2020
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Part power suit, part boudoir dressing, the lacy number featured a classic double-breasted jacket in wool silk and a lace skirt with peekaboo panels.
—Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 5 July 2018
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The home is on a ¾-acre site that slopes into open space, allowing for a daylit, finished walk-out lower level, plus an entertainment-sized deck overlooking the hogback ridges and peekaboo views of city lights beyond.
—Mark Samuelson, The Denver Post, 2 Aug. 2019
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