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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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as in to notice
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
I found her at the mall looking at the new outfits on the mannequins
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as in to explore
to search through or into
the owner is being forced to look into new options for promoting his declining business
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look at
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as in debate
to give serious and careful thought to
Let's look at what we're dealing with here.
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Recent Examples of look
Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
In practice, the dull green and cream-brown combination looks a bit like algae slime.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2025
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Take a look at some other big winners: November 2016: $420.9 million
A winning ticket was sold in Lafayette, Macon County in November 2016.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Tim Dolan/Tracey Mattingly; Fashion Credits, Elordi (all looks): Bottega Veneta; Fashion Credits, Isaac (cover): Sweater: Miu Miu ; Pants: Calvin Klein Collection; Watch: Cartier; Fashion Credits.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
In practice, the dull green and cream-brown combination looks a bit like algae slime.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
Newcomer Nathaniel Lowe will get looks at first base down the stretch:
The Yankees are also in an AL wild-card spot, as both sides of the matchup trail the rolling Toronto Blue Jays.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Take a look at some other big winners: November 2016: $420.9 million
A winning ticket was sold in Lafayette, Macon County in November 2016.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for look
Noun
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His wife, Becca (Connie Nielsen), wears an expression of perpetual disappointment.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
14 Aug. 2025
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Open Doors, the Locarno Film Festival’s Locarno Pro-organized co-production platform and talent development program for filmmakers from regions where artistic expression is at risk, has wrapped up its 23rd edition with a focus on the African continent.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Aug. 2025
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The Hidden Costs To Teams At first glance, upward performers can look like high achievers.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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At first glance, many assumed the video showed a traditional birthday celebration, given the size of the cake, which looked big enough for a party.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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Her exit came after fans demanded the show remove her when her use of a racial slur on a past podcast appearance surfaced online.—
Christopher Kuhagen,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The football parents spoke exclusively to PEOPLE on the red carpet and shared their respective reactions to Travis' girlfriend Taylor Swift's recent appearance on New Heights, the podcast Travis hosts with his brother, Jason Kelce.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The Kardashians, in particular, are known for their relentless obsession with beauty and youth.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Send Vogue’s senior beauty & wellness editor an email at beauty@vogue.com.—
Lorena Meouchi,
Vogue,
30 Aug. 2025
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Proactive financial planning, estate building, and family or group investment funds create security and long-term stability in the face of systemic inequity.—
Britney Porter,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Become a Subscriber Tension subsides and the faces fade.—
Thea Matthews,
The Atlantic,
31 Aug. 2025
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This night owl behavior helps explain why park officials didn’t catch a glimpse of the new joey for until now.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
21 Aug. 2025
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Minutes from the last policy meeting are due in the afternoon, and investors will get a glimpse into how the discussion over keeping rates unchanged went and what could flip some members towards a rate cut next month.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Learn from three expert instructors how to showcase your skills, build a stellar reputation, and create a digital presence that AI can't replicate.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
27 Aug. 2025
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Humpy’s engaging smile and flair for promotion were legendary, and his impact on every stakeholder in motorsports will be long-lasting.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Hamilton held one of Dirks' hands while staring into his eyes with a smile.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Look.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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