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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
Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
If Harris is going to be the bruising workhorse, the Chargers should be looking for a complement to that skill set.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
Here’s a look at the interplay between higher tariffs and lower domestic taxes on consumers and U.S. businesses.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Perhaps more interesting is how the team’s other stars have looked.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
If Harris is going to be the bruising workhorse, the Chargers should be looking for a complement to that skill set.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
The actor-singer-host has been living her best redhead life for most of this year so far, and each look is better than the last.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
Here’s a look at the interplay between higher tariffs and lower domestic taxes on consumers and U.S. businesses.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for look
Verb
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Baker said the goal of the Super Regional was to increase attendance and improve the quality of the experience for the players, which seems to be in line Ackerman’s proposal.—
Alanis Thames,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Characterized by embracing your natural shape and texture—imperfections and all—the trend is a fitting one for 2025, as the year already seems to be celebrating a distinct come-as-you-are vibe as far as beauty goes.—
Dulce Moncada,
Glamour,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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After catching wind of Rock’s new love interest, Saffold took to social media to weigh in on the pairing, beginning her comments with what some took as a hint of shade before appearing to express her approval of Rock dating Newton.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Booker expressed just as much after the Suns suffered a 38-point loss to Golden State on Tuesday.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Isak still has three years remaining on his deal and, while contract talks have been on hold, Newcastle intend to restart them during the off-season.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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The restaurant was using a rice cooker intended for household use.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Inaba’s portrait of the human-feline relationship is reverential, an expression of devotion in its attention to detail.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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One popular—but highly disputed—story claims Winston Churchill was particularly impressed by a high-proof expression called Dvin, which Stalin supposedly gave him at 1944’s Yalta Conference.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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At first glance, the one in downtown San José could have been a typical anti-Trump protest anywhere.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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At first glance, the one in downtown San Jose could have been a typical anti-Trump protest anywhere.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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His absence provides rookie KJ Simpson with an opportunity to foster his development heading into the offseason and likely appearances with the summer league team in July.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2025
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The mites feed on leaves, leaving a freckled appearance and light webbing.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
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Jonathan, who is captivated by her beauty and kindness, joins forces with her magical friends, empowering Snow White to find her voice and the strength and courage to face the Evil Queen.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Plus, the temperature-regulating silk was super breathable, resulting in true beauty sleep.—
Health Editorial Team,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Many individuals feel too stressed or busy will avoid treating themselves, according to a study by Cornell SC Johnson College of Business published in the Journal of Consumer Research.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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While there is a general sense of fidelity to the plot, the final product feels wildly different from the original because the production is played as a broad comedy.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Look.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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