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as in to express
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
the music teacher looked her displeasure with a fierce frown
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as in to intend
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
they were looking to make a fast buck
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as in expression
facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling
you should have seen the look on your face when we yelled "Surprise!"
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as in appearance
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
the bride's father has the look of a prosperous businessman
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as in beauty
looks plural
the qualities in a person or thing that as a whole give pleasure to the senses
a supermodel's career tends to be entirely based on her exceptional good looks
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Recent Examples of look
Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
In those areas, the Galvanize team looks for investments that advance the climate cause while generating above market returns—all without relying on policy support from Washington.
—Justin Worland, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
Tom Faber, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
The royal’s first LFW look—a silky dressing-gown style dress by Bellville Sassoon—showed a bright twenty-something whose eyes lit up at clothing rails, according to her stylist Anna Harvey.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The market that once looked most promising, China, increasingly looks fraught.
—Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
In those areas, the Galvanize team looks for investments that advance the climate cause while generating above market returns—all without relying on policy support from Washington.
—Justin Worland, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
His huge figure — heavy set and a towering 6-foot-3 — only accentuated the impact of his outlandish looks.
—Tom Faber, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
The royal’s first LFW look—a silky dressing-gown style dress by Bellville Sassoon—showed a bright twenty-something whose eyes lit up at clothing rails, according to her stylist Anna Harvey.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for look
Verb
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Jim Acosta's days at CNN are done, but his feud with President Donald Trump seems far from over.—
Jay Stahl,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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In addition to cutting Smith, Indianapolis seems unlikely to re-sign center Ryan Kelly, who is also an unrestricted free agent.—
James Boyd,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Shoppers, residents and employees of the upscale outdoor mall said the fatal attack has prompted some safety concerns but largely expressed confidence in Santana Row’s safety.—
Caelyn Pender,
The Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2025
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The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Meier intended to use her credit to build up a nest egg after years of grad school.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2025
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Black men, it was said, intended to take the profits and the means of cotton production and sale for themselves.—
Christmaelle Vernet & Kathy Roberts Forde / Made by History,
TIME,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Deepfake films, for example, frequently feature odd blinking patterns, erratic lighting and inconsistent facial expressions.—
Rohan Pinto,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Maker’s Mark is one, with the range of its Cask Strength expression landing somewhere between 108 and 114 proof.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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When meeting with a team member, resist the urge to check emails or glance at your phone.—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The remainder of the classical world appears, at first glance, relatively unaffected.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Kacey Musgraves looked to the brand for her SNL promo, while Reneé Rapp and Sophia Bush have both sported pieces for red carpet appearances.—
Michael Cuby,
Them,
26 Feb. 2025
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During an appearance on New York Times‘ Popcast, The Abbot was asked how the lack of support from New York City’s chief Hip-Hop radio station affected the crew, as the ban occurred at the peak of their popularity.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Ulta is the largest beauty retailer in the U.S., and this is considered the biggest exclusive hair launch in its history.—
Caché McClay,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Our staff and testers A beauty product is a personal purchase.—
Siena Gagliano,
Allure,
20 Feb. 2025
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Technology advances rapidly, industries seem to shift overnight, and people, especially leaders, feel the pressure to keep up.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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So Far The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time While experts acknowledge that crashes coming one right after the other feels scary, both of the aviation professionals who spoke with Rolling Stone were confident that traveling by air is still safe.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Look.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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