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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
Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
While nostalgia factors into the reason for doing the podcast, Ortiz and Indelicato look forward to spotlighting the groundbreaking series’ cultural impact.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Wear it over a turtleneck with jeans for a layered travel day look, or drape it across your shoulders with a midi skirt for a city stroll.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
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Verb
City staff are currently looking into registration improvements based on stakeholder feedback, the city told the Observer.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
While nostalgia factors into the reason for doing the podcast, Ortiz and Indelicato look forward to spotlighting the groundbreaking series’ cultural impact.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
With car insurance rates up more than 30% from 2023, there’s no better time to take a second look at your policy.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Wear it over a turtleneck with jeans for a layered travel day look, or drape it across your shoulders with a midi skirt for a city stroll.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
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Verb
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Investors seem to have dismissed those concerns.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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But the Democratic Party seems to prefer a selective vision of free speech, one that ignores the most glaring and visible current example of suppression.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Dimitrijevic expressed concerns about the timing of the substitute ordinance, which would require council members to vote on it prior to voting on the budget for 2026.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The proposal of a drone wall, which is particularly supported by Baltic and Eastern European states, is intended as both a deterrence and defensive barrier, as well as a way to pool resources to bolster Europe’s collective defense.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The outcome will help define the limits of executive discretion over funds Congress intended to be risk-based and politically neutral, with broad implications for federal-state relations and public safety.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Bryant is the type of player whose expression can often tell the story of the day, both in times of joy and agony.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Dollcore aesthetics can be tailored to suit a range of moods, from gothic doll vibes to pastel, sugar-sweet interpretations, making this trend versatile for creative expression.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Larger Leaves, Larger Fenestrations At first glance, Monstera 'Esqueleto' doesn’t appear much different from Monstera adansonii, or even the ultra-rare and highly sought after Monstera obliqua.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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The uniform jacket was custom-made but lacked functional chest pockets to prevent unwanted glances when using a notebook and pen.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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What To Know Xavier Donaldson, defense attorney for Combs, addressed reports that his client had booked speaking appearances in Miami for next week, seemingly in anticipation of a light sentence.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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Since the sausages began racing, the Brewers have only made it to the postseason eight times and their only World Series appearance came much earlier, in 1982.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The earthquake nterrupted the Miss Asia Pacific International 2025 beauty pageant in Cebu City, Philippines.—
Rajeev Tyagi,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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So just remember that honesty isn’t necessarily about blurting out whatever judgment is on your mind—or holding someone else to your own standards about beauty.—
Miriam Kirmayer,
SELF,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Wentland attended both of Alverno’s information sessions about the sale but left feeling her concerns weren’t addressed.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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There’s not many teams that can put four guys that don’t start into the game [on the offensive line] and feel confident about going and winning a game, especially on the road.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Look.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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