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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
Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 1 July 2025
This month, look to your inner child for clues: What used to bring you joy before life told you to grow up?
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 1 July 2025
Its radiant finish makes glowing skin a cinch, and the sheer summery flush livens up your whole look.
—Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 1 July 2025
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Verb
In each case, the new teams will look to leverage infrastructure from existing NBA clubs to quickly build lines of revenue.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 1 July 2025
This month, look to your inner child for clues: What used to bring you joy before life told you to grow up?
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Noun
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—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 1 July 2025
Its radiant finish makes glowing skin a cinch, and the sheer summery flush livens up your whole look.
—Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for look
Noun
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Pure speech is afforded broad protection, but the rules for regulating mixed-conduct expression are complicated.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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And all of it demonstrating how food exists as an evolving cultural expression of identity and community.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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At first glance, the 4.92 runs per game the Red Sox have scored places them along the MLB elite, ranking sixth overall.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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But how were celebrities convinced by a venture that, at first glance, perhaps looked more like a tech experiment than a sports franchise?—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Roebuck made one further appearance for Barcelona against Levante in February but did not feature again for the club.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Taylor is making his initial appearance in federal court this afternoon, the FBI said.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
8 July 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
Noun
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Moreover, some leadership teams today have heightened security concerns, in addition to the challenge of acting as the face and key driver of an organization’s strategic direction.—
Michele Dobnikar,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Alexander punched his father in the face, prompting Taylor to call 911.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Under tonight's starry shroud, couples embrace, heads tilting toward the sky and children skip from telescope to telescope to catch a glimpse of the celestial show.—
Carlos Morales,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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Over the years, the parade has drawn thousands of attendees who line up on the downtown streets to catch a glimpse of the show.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The brand will maintain a presence at SummerSlam, WWE’s biggest summer event, which this year becomes a two-night spectacular on August 2 and 3 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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But Fletcher said the gun was not tested for the presence of Sartor’s DNA or fingerprints.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
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Her long, dark hair was messily waved, hanging past her shoulders like a shawl, while her eyebrows were shaved extremely thin, leaving little room for any expression other than a sly smile.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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In the early evening, as guests gather on the dock for a sunset aperitif and the lake shifts from light blue to pale pink, bright orange and deep red, Schelle-Müller watches with a contented smile—her eyes reflecting the calm around her.—
Katharina Kotrba,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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“Look.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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