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
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At Renwick Gallery in Washington in 2018, the rooms were small enough to take in at a glance.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2026
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After a quick glance, this site lists businesses ranging from $60,000 to over $1 million in sale price.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Expect launch photos, snaps of historic hardware destined for space, images of the night sky and, from time to time, photographic evidence of our entertainment editor Ian Stokes infiltrating Amazon's London office to sneak a peek at their May the 4th Star Wars offering … allegedly.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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The curious had an opportunity on April 25 to peek inside Turner Hall during an open house that marked 100 years in its current location.—
Graham Womack
May 2,
Sacbee.com,
2 May 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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