Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of look on
My go-to fall look on crisper days will be this half zip with my tweed blazer —like this Madewell one—and denim skirt with boots, bringing a little of my classic New England Americana into my Italian style.
—
Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
While others were in agreement about keeping his wife happy, some were quick to point out that Justin couldn't totally base his look on his wife.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Pettersson’s sturdy performances over the weekend, and the fact that the club gave him a lengthy look on Sunday on the right side, would seem to have reinforced his incumbency in the battle for a spot in the opening-night lineup.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
While this drama unfolds, Arthur and Olivia look on, enjoying the festivities and each other’s company.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Will Smith and Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers look on prior to the 93rd MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at T-Mobile Park on July 11, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Place mums of the same color and small pumpkins on opposite sides of the entryway steps to form a balanced look on your fall front porch.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Every pitcher is different and offers a unique look on the mound.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Or rather, the 67-year-old actor appears to be in deep concentration, if the look on his face is any indication.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
While others were in agreement about keeping his wife happy, some were quick to point out that Justin couldn't totally base his look on his wife.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Pettersson’s sturdy performances over the weekend, and the fact that the club gave him a lengthy look on Sunday on the right side, would seem to have reinforced his incumbency in the battle for a spot in the opening-night lineup.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
While this drama unfolds, Arthur and Olivia look on, enjoying the festivities and each other’s company.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Will Smith and Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers look on prior to the 93rd MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at T-Mobile Park on July 11, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Place mums of the same color and small pumpkins on opposite sides of the entryway steps to form a balanced look on your fall front porch.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Every pitcher is different and offers a unique look on the mound.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Or rather, the 67-year-old actor appears to be in deep concentration, if the look on his face is any indication.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for look on
Verb
-
Howe will look to spend more time with his family — although that often involves more football, with the head coach taking the opportunity to watch his sons play — and encourages his backroom staff to do likewise.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
-
Her current research looks at what programs or policies could help at work.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
That video showed the cat staring sadly through a glass pane, showcasing yet again the intensity of her feelings about being separated from her owner.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
-
The turnaround at Ralph Lauren Ralph Lauren was staring irrelevance in the face when Procter & Gamble veteran Patrice Louvet took over as CEO and brought the fashion brand back to its luxury roots.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Rosé gazes into the camera, her expression calm and professional.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
-
Who among us has not gazed at the stars and marveled at how our eyes are absorbing light that traveled thousands of years to reach us?—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Doctors used small bulbs to peer inside the body during surgery.—
Ernest Freeberg,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
-
Marcela lowered her voice and cautiously peered around.—
Zuzana Říhová,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
The Mariners defense worries me, but there’s not an American League team that doesn’t have a glaring flaw.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
-
Per some glaring social media posts that went viral last week, the distributor seemingly used AI to face swap a male character with the face of a woman.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
In an Instagram clip shared by the NBA, McMillian — who went undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft — is caught on camera gaping at superstar Curry, who was posing for pictures for the team's media day.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
-
The death of Charlie Kirk has left a gaping hole in the new-right media eco-system.—
Clara Molot,
Air Mail,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
And even as people's viewing habits aren't the same as in 2000, there's still so much interest in these shows online.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
-
Ross is also taller, giving officers more viewing coverage above crowds than Walking Horses, which can be as short as 14 hands, or 4 feet, 9 inches tall.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Look on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look%20on. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share