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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
Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
The actor who plays that infected person looks just like him.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2025
Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
Here's a deeper look into the low-cost plans and discounts offered by top internet providers.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 21 June 2025
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Verb
Needless to say, the Sox entered Saturday looking for a lengthy outing from starter Aaron Civale.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
The actor who plays that infected person looks just like him.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2025
Noun
His turban is black and tied in the Kenyan style, a smooth, tailored look that originated among Sikhs who immigrated to British East Africa.
—Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
Here's a deeper look into the low-cost plans and discounts offered by top internet providers.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for look
Verb
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Clarkson is a good start, but another piece or two seems likely to be added.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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In a document prepared before the meeting, city staff proposed that the naming request be honored for at least a decade, but Johnson told the council this seemed like a rather short period.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Ambassadors from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait on Saturday met with Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), to express concerns about the consequences of a U.S. attack.—
Colin Meyn,
The Hill,
22 June 2025
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On a broader scale, legislators have expressed frustration for years about high prices — whether for a new college graduate seeking an affordable apartment or for a young family trying to afford a pricier suburb with good schools like West Hartford or Glastonbury.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2025
Verb
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Basically, the administration intends to fix the budget shortfall by using a soft-hand approach with hiring, personnel and operational matters.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Striped Button-downs Nautical stripes have been making major waves this summer (no pun intended), especially in the form of a breezy button-down top.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2025
Noun
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The Leo moon enhances an outspoken and sunny disposition until someone challenges your expression.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Going further, some of Barrett's critics claim the breaks with Trump have become personal, pointing to the justice's facial expression during an encounter with the president in the House chamber following his joint address to Congress in March.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
25 June 2025
Noun
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At first glance, this approach may seem both logical and inevitable in a world increasingly shaped by generative AI and automation.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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How Durant will fit in Houston At first glance, Durant looks like a hand-in-glove fit for a team that struggled offensively at times last season, especially in the halfcourt — deficiencies that were exposed by a veteran Warriors team in the first round of the playoffs.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Ten of his 26 Premier League appearances last season were at right-back or left-back.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Doncic was a franchise cornerstone fresh off his first finals appearance and his fifth straight All-NBA selection when he was traded.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Rihanna’s lilac mani couldn’t be simpler, and that’s the beauty of it.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Along the way, stop to stroll through quaint villages, tour fascinating historic sites and soak up the natural beauty of the region.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Westerdam is comfortably sized, with 958 cabins, giving guests plenty to do without feeling overwhelmed.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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Travel often feels like a race to get up and do everything, but honestly?—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Look.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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