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
Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Its drawstring hood looks sleek but still keeps the cold out (simply adjust the fit to shield yourself from rain and snow), and its knee-length silhouette offers more coverage than traditional puffer jackets.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
That power goes to the rear wheels, though the 70 Trionfo looks so good that it’s probably not intended to be driven with passion but instead displayed.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
Markiplier’s low-budget genre movie looks set to steal the show at the UK box office this weekend, according to distribution sources.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
The case looks at whether state laws allowing the counting of mail ballots postmarked by Election Day but received afterward violate federal law.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 30 Jan. 2026
An investor looks at the risks, looks at the rewards, and makes a calculated decision.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Flagg was concerned to see Knueppel get so many open looks early on.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Perhaps by virtue of their accents, the French actors feel more real; France, as usual, looks great.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
Honda has also generated a lot of buzz with its new CB1000F homage (below) to the beloved CB750F from the 1980s, and many of Harley-Davidson’s models carry on the looks and stance of models stretching back to the 1950s.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
For the ceremony, the pair both wore custom Off-White looks by the late Abloh and his team.
—Erica Marrison, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
In a unique marketing strategy, the studio printed four different postcards — each showing one of the core stars in the first looks at the characters — that were dispersed throughout the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts for students to find.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
Lipa and Jenner’s looks are far from your typical mob-wife costumes.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
Look for structural soundness over cosmetic looks when thrifting furniture.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
During the La Jolla events, Fashion Week San Diego brought in models and designers to showcase select looks in an outdoor runway format.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
The Patriots will likely come at Stidham with disguised blitzes, nonstop stunts, defensive linemen dropping into passing lanes and an array of looks.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
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But, as of Thursday’s close, before the print, Apple stock was up 4% so far this week, and finally looks ready to end its losing streak.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Its drawstring hood looks sleek but still keeps the cold out (simply adjust the fit to shield yourself from rain and snow), and its knee-length silhouette offers more coverage than traditional puffer jackets.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
That power goes to the rear wheels, though the 70 Trionfo looks so good that it’s probably not intended to be driven with passion but instead displayed.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
Markiplier’s low-budget genre movie looks set to steal the show at the UK box office this weekend, according to distribution sources.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
The case looks at whether state laws allowing the counting of mail ballots postmarked by Election Day but received afterward violate federal law.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 30 Jan. 2026
An investor looks at the risks, looks at the rewards, and makes a calculated decision.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Flagg was concerned to see Knueppel get so many open looks early on.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Perhaps by virtue of their accents, the French actors feel more real; France, as usual, looks great.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
Everyone followed a similar sartorial rhythm, in sheer looks, black sparkles, and some cool-toned mint.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
Honda has also generated a lot of buzz with its new CB1000F homage (below) to the beloved CB750F from the 1980s, and many of Harley-Davidson’s models carry on the looks and stance of models stretching back to the 1950s.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
For the ceremony, the pair both wore custom Off-White looks by the late Abloh and his team.
—Erica Marrison, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
In a unique marketing strategy, the studio printed four different postcards — each showing one of the core stars in the first looks at the characters — that were dispersed throughout the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts for students to find.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
Lipa and Jenner’s looks are far from your typical mob-wife costumes.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
Look for structural soundness over cosmetic looks when thrifting furniture.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
During the La Jolla events, Fashion Week San Diego brought in models and designers to showcase select looks in an outdoor runway format.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
The Patriots will likely come at Stidham with disguised blitzes, nonstop stunts, defensive linemen dropping into passing lanes and an array of looks.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looks
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Every few years, the sun seems to change its mood.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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And yet, there haven’t been any reports of reefer madness outbreaks that the editorial seems to portend will result from beverages infused with a relatively small amount of THC being sold as an option at the United Center itself.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS BEHIND THE SCENES – 'Yellowstone' actress expresses shame over series conclusion after drama.—
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FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Jordan describes the relationship between chef and winemaker as a constant dialogue, a feedback loop that ensures every pairing expresses the wine’s architecture, not just its flavor profile.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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According to the earnings report, the company plans to start producing Optimus before the end of 2026.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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This spring, the coffee chain plans to launch a premium, sugar-free version of its chai, Lieberman said during the investor presentation.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Not for escapism, per se – Roseberry’s Schiaparelli show, one of his finest and weirdest to date, vibrated with implications about our world’s rigid definition of beauty, with horns, feathers and splashes of neon – but for indulgence.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Our mother figures and friends can serve as the best sources of inspiration for beauty tips and tricks, thanks to many years of trial and error.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Despite a disappointing launch back in 2016, the developers stuck with it and have crafted a wildly successful and long-running space sim that feels like a greatest hits montage of all the games that came before it.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Name what already feels safe and what needs time, and the right people should care about the difference.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Natsuyoshi Yuko voices Kaguya, with Nagase Anna as Sakayori Iroha.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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The actress voices the mother of a character named Iris, who befriends the titular Arco.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Shi added that the company intends to gather more comprehensive customer feedback to further invest in the new product category.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Jan. 2026
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The region intends to use a variety of strategies to meet the increasing water needs, including connecting to existing supplies and new construction.—
Lana Ferguson,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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His voice sounds uncharacteristically harsh; the lo-fi mix isn’t far from recent shoegaze bands like Knifeplay, but the song is still rooted in folk storytelling.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
Pitchfork,
28 Jan. 2026
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And these days, the broadcast journalist sounds pretty different while opening up about her recent vocal surgery.—
Alex Ross,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Looks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looks. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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