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Recent Examples of look on
Another consideration was that Powell’s character was supposed to swiftly achieve the elaborate look on his own, with just the help of one other person— trusted confidant Danny (Frankie Rodriguez), who’s also the team mascot — and a tube of party store glue.
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Carita Rizzo, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2026
Jennifer Lopez's latest look on the Office Romance press tour probably wouldn't be considered suitable for work.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 6 June 2026
The issue was that no one associated with the Capello Index had quite got their heads around how bad any of this would look on the eve of an international tournament.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 2 June 2026
While the workouts take place on June 1-2, June 4, June 8-9 and June 11, the media will only get an inside look on June 4 and June 9.
—Nick Harris
june 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
This time around, instead of cleavage and double entendres, Sweeney was all smiles in a modest, casual look on the beach.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 28 May 2026
These cars may have represented freedom, achievement, and success to their current owners, but there’s every possibility that their next owners won’t look on them so fondly.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 May 2026
Mete caught a sarcastic look on Defne’s face and leaned in to follow up with a joke.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
Use a magnifying glass, and look on the underside of foliage where mites like to hide.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Carita Rizzo, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2026
Jennifer Lopez's latest look on the Office Romance press tour probably wouldn't be considered suitable for work.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 6 June 2026
The issue was that no one associated with the Capello Index had quite got their heads around how bad any of this would look on the eve of an international tournament.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 2 June 2026
While the workouts take place on June 1-2, June 4, June 8-9 and June 11, the media will only get an inside look on June 4 and June 9.
—Nick Harris
june 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
This time around, instead of cleavage and double entendres, Sweeney was all smiles in a modest, casual look on the beach.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 28 May 2026
These cars may have represented freedom, achievement, and success to their current owners, but there’s every possibility that their next owners won’t look on them so fondly.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 May 2026
Mete caught a sarcastic look on Defne’s face and leaned in to follow up with a joke.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
Use a magnifying glass, and look on the underside of foliage where mites like to hide.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for look on
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Chestnuts bloom in these graceful, long pine-tree shapes, which look like a symbol of something.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The unlikely tourist attraction was inspired 73 years ago, when a farmer looked at the twine littering the floor of his barn.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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The two appear to stare at one another for a period of time before the train arrives, according to surveillance video and comments made by MARTA Police Chief Scott Kreher.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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After a perfect drive on 18, Korda took the walk that so many champions have taken, strolling up Riviera’s famed 18th fairway, staring at the overflow crowd sitting around the green that was waiting to cheer her victory.—
Bob Buttitta,
Daily News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The sun sets over the bay of Cassis, a charming seaside resort near Marseille, as a young woman gazes toward the horizon.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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The star was photographed cozying up to Consuelos on the red carpet, laughing at their private conversation, and gazing at him.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
Verb
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There was something fundamentally literary about this endeavor; where else does writing come from, if not the desire to peer through the keyhole of someone else’s mind?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Science luminaries including Albert Einstein, Edwin Hubble and Carl Sagan once peered through the vintage telescopes housed in the domed observatory towers.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The benefits are glaring, and no one wants to get the calls that the Herbert, Lutzenkirchen and Bebiak families — and so many others — have gotten.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
7 June 2026
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There are some glaring gaps in the squad following the departures of Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate as free agents.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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There’s a gaping need for a Christianity whose posture toward the world is more irenic and charitable, far less anxious and fear-driven—one that cultivates curiosity, including toward those outside the faith, and fosters a deep longing for knowledge and understanding.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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Ventura described the injury as a large, gaping wound that was not survivable.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Most of the exhibits are located close to an adjacent sidewalk and may be viewed from your vehicle.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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These voters view their 2026 participation more as showing up for their community than increasing the Democratic Party’s power on Capitol Hill.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
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“Look on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look%20on. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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