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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
Anna Cooban, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
Researchers indicate that the next frontier of this work should look at how heat exposure within people's homes shapes health outcomes.
—Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 17 Mar. 2025
Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2025
To celebrate the show's 20th anniversary, here's a look at the stars all grown up and in love
Comments
It's been two decades since Dylan and Cole Sprouse started wreaking havoc in the halls of the Tipton Hotel on the Disney Channel's The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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Trump’s job looks secure as US and UK government systems are different.
—Anna Cooban, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
Researchers indicate that the next frontier of this work should look at how heat exposure within people's homes shapes health outcomes.
—Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
The special, which will feature live performances, stories about the duo’s longtime friendship and a look at their new joint album, will be broadcast on the CBS network and will stream on Paramount+.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2025
To celebrate the show's 20th anniversary, here's a look at the stars all grown up and in love
Comments
It's been two decades since Dylan and Cole Sprouse started wreaking havoc in the halls of the Tipton Hotel on the Disney Channel's The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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Matthew Golden may seem like a bit of reach given he often wasn't mocked in the first round before the combine, but taking the combine into consideration and more time leading up to the draft, he may be viewed as a clear first-round prospect by then.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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But another thing viewers seem to be honing in on is some of the very specific British slang words used in the series, like the word nonce.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
14 Mar. 2025
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At its conclusion, the foreign ministers issued a joint statement expressing their vision on several important matters, including Ukraine, the Middle East, Asia and the Indo-Pacific, Haiti, and Venezuela, among others.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Baltimore Sun would do well to print letters expressing ideas and opinions with a civil tone.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2025
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David Stassen might have been cosmically intended to work on Running Point.—
Mikey O'Connell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
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Cameras are intended to be used by homeowners to keep their houses safe.—
Sophie Clark,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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However, to encounter Diane Von Furstenberg, her life, her fashion line, her accomplishments, is to experience an exhibition that belongs at the Skirball and speaks to that institution’s mandate, as a powerful expression of Jewish identity and culture.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Campbell said Chiles, who sees her work as an expression of her Christian faith, has had to decline taking on clients but did not specify how often that has happened.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
10 Mar. 2025
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While the current valuation might seem steep at first glance, projected sales growth averaging approximately 25% annually over the next three years, coupled with potentially much stronger earnings growth, suggests the premium may be justified by the company’s improving financial outlook.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Ron Levey notes that while, at first glance, sharing meals might seem a bit niche, the report has found that people who eat frequently with each other are a lot happier.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
20 Mar. 2025
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But since 2000, St. John’s has made only four NCAA tournament appearances (2002, 2011, 2015 and 2019) and hasn’t won any games in the event.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Spice first shocked fans with her appearance in 2024, and addressed the speculation surrounding her weight loss in an X Spaces conversation.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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We can all be seduced by the prospect of eternal life and beauty.—
Helen Shaw,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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Someone who more strongly valued family and beauty might have prioritized keeping the dress because of the aesthetics and its link to a family event.—
Mary E. Dozier,
CNN,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The plan is to go clubbing, and right away things start to feel dodgy.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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At that stage, 51 minutes in, an away win felt like a formality.—
Beren Cross,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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