look the part

phrase

: to have an appearance that is suitable for or expected of something

an actor who really looks the part

In his cowboy hat and boots, he certainly looked the part.

Examples of look the part in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These aren't just budget-friendly finds that look the part online and disappoint in person. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026

But the most consistent method to clinch the dance was to look the part. — Alexandra Starr, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026

And unlike most electrics that try their best to look the part but offer relatively puny power figures, the STRiX boasts impressive horsepower figures in addition to the high torque that comes as a byproduct of electric motors. — New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026

The Knicks look the part on paper. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for look the part

• counterpart
• apart
• depart
• flowchart
• forepart
• impart
• pushcart
• rampart
• redstart
• restart
• subpart
• sweetheart