coup d'oeil

Definition of coup d'oeilnext

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Noun
  • Crowds lined the streets of the bucolic village of Kemble today to catch a glimpse of the royal guests attending the wedding of NHS paediatric nurse Harriet Sperling and Peter Phillips, the son of Princess Anne.
    Laura Hawkins, Vogue, 6 June 2026
  • On May 13, several members of the team who helped care for Jameela after her premature birth got their first glimpse of the young primate with her surrogate mother at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
Noun
  • At first glance, probably not much.
    Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
  • Those of us with a penchant for fashion have managed—not without effort—to put aside the knowing glances, caresses, and hugs to take in every detail of the look.
    Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 7 June 2026
Noun
  • Catch the sunset on the patio, and peek around back at the massive open-flame grill where steaks are prepared.
    Dyana Lederman, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
  • Take a peek inside where the revenues for these AI darlings will come from.
    Bhaskar Chakravorti, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Noun
  • There is an alternative to such a view, one which recognizes that there are bonds that connect people within a society.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
  • On entry, the floor-to-ceiling windows frame a cloudless blue sky with a panoramic view of the coastline from the terrace, and even directly from the bed.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • The style featured a sole which narrowed into a square in front aligning with the upper to create a peep toe opening.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
  • The unit is thick enough to be visible under the wearer’s T-shirt, say, and an air vent peeps out of the clothing.
    David Phelan, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Noun
  • Light and Dark Backsplash and White Counters Choose a marble backsplash with a drastic color difference between the white and gray threads of color for a maximalist, glam look.
    Lauren Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
  • But with Robinson’s hand up, Wembanyama missed a good look from inside the 3-point line just before time expired.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 June 2026
Noun
  • The bickering began when plans for a watch party outside Madison Square Garden, a now-common sight during the Knicks' playoff run, were scrapped ahead of Wednesday night's game.
    Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026
  • But for now, he's got his sights set on Team England ahead of the North American World Cup, which kicks off in Mexico City June 11.
    Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • These are but a few of the questions that may be answered when The Bed Rot Challenge premieres, but for now, take a gander at the cast of competitors below.
    Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026
  • What’s good for the goose is not always good for the gander.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 May 2026
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“Coup d'oeil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coup%20d%27oeil. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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