LOOK ON Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

look on

verb

Definition of look on

as in to look

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Dissimilar Words

blink
wink

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of look on On Monday, Powlis stood before Judge Elizabeth Shamahs with a dispassionate look on his goateed face, dressed in a black fleece, black sweats and navy New Balance sneakers. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026 The company first announced AI capabilities in 2023 that showed how clothing would look on a set range of models, giving shoppers a sense of fit by skin tone or body type. — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026 Paul Nord blows releases smoke from bubbles as people look on during the Haunted Science Lab held at Valparaiso University Saturday, October 31, 2026. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026 Prior to leaving for the party, Ora showed off her look on Instagram, which also included a platinum blond wig. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026 How virtual try-on works Virtual try-on uses augmented reality and AI to generate a preview of how clothing or accessories might look on a specific person. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2026 As the man with dogs and a second witness look on, an agent approaches them and sprays the man with the dogs. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 Style it with a centerpiece, candle sticks, and neutral linen placemats to complete the look on your table. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2026 Ferrell tried to look on the upside of his financial reality. — Saige Miller, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for look on

Verb

Even the smallest one is delightfully cozy, with a double bed and windows looking onto the street, perfect for a couple or solo traveler.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
The third floor will look different from when Pat Hynes was last working there as a field inspector in 2020.

— A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of look

Verb

The boy on the truck stared at the back of the gathering, his aim focused on the captain.

— Ron Farina, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
The first half of the film is on the dull side, featuring lots of footage of Fielder and Holmes staring at each other, unblinking, in an attempt to convince each other of their sincerity.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of stare

Verb

Pedestrians can peer down through a 2- to 3-foot-wide crevice and see stories down to the railroad tracks.

— Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026
Science fiction’s greatest books peer into the future and ask readers to imagine life beyond our own — for both better and worse.

— Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of peer

Verb

But to do it without five of his six best weapons speaks not only to his excellence but the glaring shortcomings in the Dolphins’ defense.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Doncic came right back, drilling a three-pointer over Gary Payton II on the next possession and put his fingers on his lips and glared at the crowd.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of glare

Verb

There, in these gaping anaerobic middens, their bones mummify.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
After submerging himself, Jay gets entangled in the tentacles of a giant squid, and that’s when the whale, who feeds on squid, pulls both Jay and the squid into his oversize gaping mouth.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of gape

Verb

Matsui, meanwhile, has tried to carefully navigate keeping her moderate Democrat base while appealing to Republicans who might view Vang as too liberal for the district.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
This particular video of the All 22 was viewed by more than 100,000 people, and a number of fans shared their opinion on why the play went so wrong.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026