1
as in seems
to give the impression of being
it looks like it might rain
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2
as in expresses
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
the music teacher looked her displeasure with a fierce frown
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3
as in plans
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
they were looking to make a fast buck
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as in beauty
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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Recent Examples of looks
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 13 June 2026
As Nona Source looks toward its next five years, Prieur du Perray said the focus will be less on simply selling materials and more on facilitating connections across the supply chain.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
As its name suggests, the Official Vinyl Albums rundown looks solely at purchases on wax.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
This piece looks and feels much more luxe than its $134 price tag would imply thanks to the buttery soft Italian leather construction and sheepskin lining.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 12 June 2026
But Ukraine looks more and more likely to be entering the next round of negotiations with a strong upper hand.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Suddenly, Wembanyama looks far less like the ideal candidate to lead the NBA into the post-LeBron James and Steph Curry era.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
To a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Demond Claiborne looks trapped.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
From a looks perspective, the XLE blends right in with the rest of the Mammoth lineup.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
Zesica Striped Wide-leg Pants Pinstripe trousers are a must-have in my wardrobe for their year-round versatility and ability to elevate any outfit, whether styled for professional settings or dressed down for casual, travel-friendly looks.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Those queries don’t come as a surprise to Michelle Li, a content creator who was inspired to dedicate a Substack and corresponding Instagram post that featured unique ways to style the piece into her looks.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Top-quality knives feature reliable materials like stainless steel, titanium and G-10 for durability and mother of pearl for those interested in looks.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
The show also includes looks that are really about preserving the performer’s face and employing subtle transformations via stubble or smaller prosthetic pieces.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
The Spurs scored only 40 points in the entire second half and struggled to generate good looks in the fourth quarter.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Jenner and Elordi sport matching looks, both in casual black t-shirts.
—Alessia Amorosini, Vanity Fair, 4 June 2026
Verb
Still, youthful rebellion in virtual reality looks great and the concept of online escapes resonates in an increasingly intense real world.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 13 June 2026
As Nona Source looks toward its next five years, Prieur du Perray said the focus will be less on simply selling materials and more on facilitating connections across the supply chain.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
As its name suggests, the Official Vinyl Albums rundown looks solely at purchases on wax.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
This piece looks and feels much more luxe than its $134 price tag would imply thanks to the buttery soft Italian leather construction and sheepskin lining.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 12 June 2026
But Ukraine looks more and more likely to be entering the next round of negotiations with a strong upper hand.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Suddenly, Wembanyama looks far less like the ideal candidate to lead the NBA into the post-LeBron James and Steph Curry era.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
To a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Demond Claiborne looks trapped.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Noun
At tight end, Evans, Feleipe Franks and James Mitchell continued to get plenty of looks from the backup QBs.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
From a looks perspective, the XLE blends right in with the rest of the Mammoth lineup.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
Zesica Striped Wide-leg Pants Pinstripe trousers are a must-have in my wardrobe for their year-round versatility and ability to elevate any outfit, whether styled for professional settings or dressed down for casual, travel-friendly looks.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Those queries don’t come as a surprise to Michelle Li, a content creator who was inspired to dedicate a Substack and corresponding Instagram post that featured unique ways to style the piece into her looks.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Top-quality knives feature reliable materials like stainless steel, titanium and G-10 for durability and mother of pearl for those interested in looks.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
The show also includes looks that are really about preserving the performer’s face and employing subtle transformations via stubble or smaller prosthetic pieces.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
The Spurs scored only 40 points in the entire second half and struggled to generate good looks in the fourth quarter.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Jenner and Elordi sport matching looks, both in casual black t-shirts.
—Alessia Amorosini, Vanity Fair, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looks
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Brunson is at his best when everything is at its worst, blessed with belief that seems at times desperate and determination that can feel almost manic.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Jim had an integrity that seems rare in this world.—
Carl Kurlander,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
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Fishel hopes for reconciliation Fishel expresses hope that the sitcom's core four will reunite and renew their old bonds one day.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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Prada has so many facets and expresses itself in so many ways.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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Tyrnauer also plans to use Tribeca Festival’s history to spark a larger conversation about cities, art, and the need for connection, examining how De Niro and Rosenthal harnessed cinema as a form of civic architecture and activism.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Roberts plans to start Robinson behind the plate Friday, catching right-hander Roki Sasaki and giving Dalton Rushing a break after serving as the backstop for five straight games.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The beauty mogul accessorized with silver metallic strappy heels.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Collagen and hyaluronic acid have become the two headline ingredients in modern beauty marketing as both have a part to play in enhancing skin’s resilience, but which is more important?—
Ellie Davis,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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The United States often feels more fractured than fraternal, a search for commonality hard to find in a land of boundaries drawn harder each day.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Spielberg's vision is sentimental yet feels so satisfying.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Alongside the songstress, other attendees included main cast Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack and Greta Lee, who voices main antagonist Lilypad in the film.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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Johnny Yong Bosch voices Dante, Robbie Daymond is Dante’s nephew Vergil, and Scout Taylor-Compton voices Lady on the TV series.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The ultimate goal of the Artemis program is to return astronauts to the surface of the moon, where NASA intends to establish a permanent base.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said the county intends to reopen and expand their Property Tax Bridge Fund program to help support local governments and their agencies that rely primarily on property tax revenue to fund essential services.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Ryan Murphy and Matthew Hodgson’s satirical body horror saga about the production of a drug that increases physical attractiveness with deadly consequences takes place in the rarified worlds of high fashion in a world that’s somehow even more image obsessed than our own.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
8 June 2026
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Decades later, research continues to find that attractiveness influences hiring decisions, salaries, legal outcomes, and perceptions of competence.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Looks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looks. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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