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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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as in to notice
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
I found her at the mall looking at the new outfits on the mannequins
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as in to explore
to search through or into
the owner is being forced to look into new options for promoting his declining business
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look at
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as in debate
to give serious and careful thought to
Let's look at what we're dealing with here.
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Recent Examples of look
Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
The collection of snaps also included a close-up shot of her wearing the same outfit while looking in the mirror.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 3 May 2025
Clint Davis, People.com, 3 May 2025
Unique and bold, leave it to Doja to leave us wanting more of her beauty looks.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 3 May 2025
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Verb
Listen to this article 4 min Joe Pantoliano is looking for a change of scenery.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
The collection of snaps also included a close-up shot of her wearing the same outfit while looking in the mirror.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 3 May 2025
Noun
The breathable fabric used on the seats makes cushions optional and gives the set a minimalist look that complements its clean silhouette.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 3 May 2025
Unique and bold, leave it to Doja to leave us wanting more of her beauty looks.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for look
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For the next hour, Baghi brought out bottle after bottle until there were about a dozen arrayed on the table, each a subtly different expression.—
Simon Willis,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2025
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Although the expression carries a list price of $59, the average retail price in the US, according to Wine Searcher, is $194.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Del Rey’s dress was black Valentino couture, and, at first glance, the star of the show was the oversized bow at the shoulder, which also included an eye-catching feather detail.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
7 May 2025
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But no matter how much the scene may resemble a legacy country club at first glance, this meetup exists almost in opposition to the city’s handful of expensive clubs with yearslong wait-lists and lengthy membership requirements.—
Lina Abascal,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2025
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That particular sauce may not be on the menu, but a version of his grandmother’s Sunday Gravy does make an occasional appearance.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
9 May 2025
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Authorities arrested a total of 80 anti-Israel protesters, with 78 of those arrested ordered to make a desk appearance for criminal trespass, and two of the protesters were issued a summons.—
Elaine Mallon,
The Washington Examiner,
9 May 2025
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Case in point: the rapper and singer has only been to two Met Galas, but both her fashion and beauty looks have cemented themselves as some of the most memorable to date.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
3 May 2025
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And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok—or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
2 May 2025
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After pulling Jeffrey out of the car, Frank puts a cassette into a tape deck, smearing lipstick across his own face before singing Orbison’s song.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
3 May 2025
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Farthing, 50, is accused of punching another hotel guest in the face during an argument.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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General Hospital isn't typically a place Americans might get a glimpse of a future presidential candidate, but that happened this week when ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith made a surprise return to the long-running drama.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Post yourself up at hotels like The Carlyle or The Mark, and you’re bound to catch a glimpse of one of your favorite singers or actors.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Toxic Freedom has an online presence and can be found at https://toxic-freedom.com.—
Tina Harbuck,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Along with advocating for the federal No Fakes Act, a bipartisan bill now working its way through Congress, Crabtree-Ireland was an active presence at major tech conference CES last January in Las Vegas.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2025
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Parent-Bédard, a primarily French-speaking businessman with a sunny smile and spiky hair, launched his first business at age 17, hopping the Canadian border to buy video games from American ports and then selling them in Quebec.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Nonetheless all reactions are enough to warm your heart and put a smile on your face.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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“Look.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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