Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coup d'oeil
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Firefighters battling the Trinity fire in San Bernardino County on Friday caught a glimpse of a rare phenomenon.—
Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026 -
These detailed drawings offer a glimpse into a building’s past.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
Noun
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At first glance, this appears to be a standard coffee table with a sleek, mid-century modern design.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Henson, who does a lot with a character that doesn’t monopolize the spotlight, touches little Zonia’s hair or steals a subtle glance at her now and then.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
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Anyone who dares to peek at outdoor sauna prices on Amazon might be surprised to find that many high-end models are listed for under $10,000.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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To celebrate, his daughter Lorraine Nicholson shared a tribute on Instagram stories, dazzling fans with a throwback photo and a peek into her father’s life now.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Look closer, and a more sophisticated fear comes into view — one that the productivity data doesn’t address at all.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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But, while Warsh may favor lower rates, there currently isn’t a convincing economic argument for easier monetary policy anytime soon — a view that three key Fed voters telegraphed at this meeting.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Take a peep at the pool through the secret window in the cheetah-print alcove of the master bedroom.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Dhillon’s offensive, by contrast, has unfolded with barely a peep from congressional Republicans.—
Ronald Brownstein,
Twin Cities,
26 Apr. 2026
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Unlike in their losses in Games 5 and 6, the Celtics weren’t as quick to fire up 3s, instead opting to attack the interior of the 76ers defense more to get easier looks.—
Kyle Hightower,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Chesney and many players got their first look at the Rose Bowl lit up at night during a visit Friday.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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The astronauts also witnessed sights of the moon's far side never seen with the unaided eye during a historic lunar flyby April 6.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The sight of a fit-again Chris Wood leading the line is a welcome relief to Forest fans for the run-in, scoring their second goal in what was only his second Premier League start since October.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Los Angeles County Museum of Art will welcome the public to its brand-new David Geffen Galleries on May 4, with members able to get a gander beginning April 19.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
14 Apr. 2026
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Take a gander at this stately fowl.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Coup d'oeil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coup%20d%27oeil. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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