1
as in seems
to give the impression of being
it looks like it might rain
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2
as in expresses
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
the music teacher looked her displeasure with a fierce frown
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3
as in plans
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
they were looking to make a fast buck
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as in beauty
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 looks
Medhat Zaki, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The 36-year-old Kohli has, but the future looks bleak.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Custom looks are also a huge focus of the awards circuit.
—Emily Mercer, WWD, 3 Jan. 2025
Either way, a vintage year for Northern Lights looks highly possible.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
The Dutch international remains one of the best defenders in Europe and, along with Salah, looks capable of playing at the highest level for many years to come.
—Andy Jones, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Sheldon Keefe has been a good fit as coach, and the club looks bound for the postseason.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
In fact, even the most casual sweatpants can be styled into an outfit that looks elegant and on trend.
—Antonio Fuentes, Glamour, 28 Dec. 2024
The 2024-25 Premier League season looks poised to put that to the test.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Verb
Authentic human trust looks to become the ultimate differentiator.
—Medhat Zaki, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The 36-year-old Kohli has, but the future looks bleak.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Custom looks are also a huge focus of the awards circuit.
—Emily Mercer, WWD, 3 Jan. 2025
Either way, a vintage year for Northern Lights looks highly possible.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
The Dutch international remains one of the best defenders in Europe and, along with Salah, looks capable of playing at the highest level for many years to come.
—Andy Jones, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Sheldon Keefe has been a good fit as coach, and the club looks bound for the postseason.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
In fact, even the most casual sweatpants can be styled into an outfit that looks elegant and on trend.
—Antonio Fuentes, Glamour, 28 Dec. 2024
The 2024-25 Premier League season looks poised to put that to the test.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looks
Verb
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There is some optimism among those connected to the Spanish club about his arrival, which would lessen the potential for more serious moves in January — although multiple sources have told The Athletic that the Englishman moving from Liverpool next month seems unfeasible.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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Leeds still have a small squad, so a raft of exits, either loan or permanent, seems unlikely.—
Nancy Froston,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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The Biden administration recently reopened the ICR and PAYE plans to give people more options to pursue loan forgiveness, but the facts on the ground pose a significant barrier for many borrowers.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Salesforce, another investor, plans to use first-party data and AI to make the shopping experience even more personalized.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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There’s no indication of what the story might focus on, but the beauty of Zelda is that, for the most part, each game tells its own story separate from a hard continuity.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 Mar. 2025
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That versatility is, in a lot of ways, the true beauty of unicorns.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The company intends to invest the balance of $250 million in growth initiatives.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The largest recipient was The Foundation, a new nonprofit started by Musk that intends to build and operate a K-12 school, and eventually a university, in Austin, Texas.—
Julie Goldenberg,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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His book, Phenomenal Phone Calls, gives readers his gritty guide to closing big money deals over the phone.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
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The courts back up that interpretation, but not everyone else buys it, so many front-line professionals refuse to use the tools the law gives them.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
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That's as far as amount A goes.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Rather, Bates plays a wealthy retired lawyer named Madeleine Kingston who goes undercover as a legal assistant at a large law firm, taking on the alias surname of Matlock because the show was one of her deceased daughter's favorites.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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This threat means than an entire attack force can be protected with a few missiles.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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This means that any investment in a project concerning AI will educate the staff on an inevitable content area.—
John Sviokla,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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On Christmas Eve, facing financial ruin and disillusionment, George contemplates taking his life.—
JOHN DEALBREUIN Wealth of Geeks,
Boston Herald,
26 Dec. 2024
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And now, as the store nears closing time, one of the tour participants contemplates what size leg lamp might look best in her house.—
Annie Zaleski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Looks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looks. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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