LOOKS Synonyms: 168 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of look

as in seems

to give the impression of being it looks like it might rain

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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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as in plans

to have in mind as a purpose or goal they were looking to make a fast buck

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looks

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noun

plural of look

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

Verb

The fabric is textured to the touch but looks smooth and crisp, giving you a polished look with minimal effort. — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026 The vendors circling this space entered from different directions, which is why the category still looks fragmented. — Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026 The translucent finish and bright orange color looks just like a splash of Aperol. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 July 2026 After a 1-0 win over Paraguay in the round of 16, France looks poised to become the first team to make three straight World Cup finals since Brazil from 1994 to 2002. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 5 July 2026 For inspiration on how to style (and elevate) everyday looks with jeans, look no further than Dua Lipa. — María Diez, Glamour, 5 July 2026 Sugar is at the forensic lab with the corpse of a man who looks an awful lot like Ji Moon but isn’t Ji Moon (courtesy of Shea Whigham as Tom Flybjerg). — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 27 June 2026 The family of four all wore matching Adidas looks with a coordinating red-white-and-blue star pattern for Team USA. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 After Ciba, a fan letter looks less like a footnote to greatness and more like a scene of recognition. — Literary Hub, 26 June 2026

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And some have responded by seizing the female obsession with looks, already rooted in misogyny, and rebranding it with maximum toxicity—in other words, by becoming looksmaxxers. — Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026 Smith’s few looks per game will likely be orchestrated, with orbit motions, screens and quick receptions on angle routes. — Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026 Because of their presence, James will also receive much easier offensive looks. — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Start with this polished shoulder bag that pairs effortlessly with everything from Sunday brunch outfits to wedding guest looks and date nights. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026 The cult favorite split-toe shoe has quietly been completing the looks of celebrities hailing from the worlds of sport, entertainment and beyond. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 10 July 2026 Yes, the looks are uncanny – the bike itself looks very similar to the Honda Monkey. — New Atlas, 9 July 2026 Their wedding ceremony looks were been created by Christian Dior Haute Couture, designed by creative director Jonathan Anderson. — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026 Zoë Kravitz was seen heading to the event in one of the few wedding guest looks, opting for a semi sheer frock with intricate floral beading and a pair of little black kitten heels. — Lizzie Logan, Glamour, 4 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for looks

Verb

And, as the country and its people begin to piece together the full toll of the destruction amid the rubble, the notion of playing baseball seems absurd in the wake of such tragedy.

— Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
But Rhaenyra seems happy enough handing out bread and basking in the smallfolk’s love.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026

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The family expresses gratitude to Atrium Health Hospice & Palliative Care Cabarrus and longtime caregiver Andrea.

— Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
Many accomplished players carrying such clauses, however, are open to waiving the power if a team expresses a desire to move on.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of expresses

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The company now plans to demonstrate how the same autonomous technologies can improve aircraft inspection and maintenance.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
The documents say the company plans to build seven pump stations, three of them located on federal land managed by the agency.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of plans

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The revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical reimagines the ‘80s classic in the style of the Harlem ballroom scene, where each cat is now a human competitor walking the runway and competing in categories like voguing and beauty.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
As a beauty editor, I am blessed with an overflowing stash of some of the best hydrating and active products for mature skin, period.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 13 July 2026

Definition of beauty

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Over the next 20 years, the district plans to extend the line south to Colorado Springs and Pueblo and intends to increase the frequency of daily round trips from three to 10.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins has indicated the committee intends to hold a hearing on the proposal, though Democrats are unlikely to support the additional funding absent a broader bipartisan agreement.

— Nik Popli, Time, 13 July 2026

Definition of intends

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Owners can enhance their business's attractiveness by packaging existing services into ongoing agreements, transforming it into a more predictable and transferable asset for sale.

— Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
The body-hugging jean aligns with the viral phenomenon centered on maximizing physical attractiveness through deliberate changes to appearance, grooming, fitness, style and medical procedures.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 June 2026