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

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This is why your manager at work always looks so stressed out. — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 20 July 2026 While Spain looks primed to defend their crown with a young core and home-field advantage, the race to lift the World Cup in 2030 has almost four years to now take shape. — Dean Jones, New York Times, 20 July 2026 Last-minute maneuvers to force the hands of aldermen on what looks more like appointments of friends and allies than people with leadership potential is cronyism that is being supported by those the mayor chooses to surround himself with. — Nik Hunder, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026 While this home looks very traditional when viewed from the street, with its obvious and undeniable curb appeal on full display, expectations of a traditional interior are quickly replaced upon passing through the front door. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026 They are covered with silicone skin that has pores and wrinkles, and reportedly not only looks but also feels pretty much like human skin. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 19 July 2026 But beyond the numbers — buoyed by a scorching 7 of 9 showing in two games at the California Classic — his form looks sound. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 July 2026 By completing a four-game sweep of the Rays the Red Sox are in a place where the American League East title no longer looks unattainable. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026 Hudson has oft been one to embrace her inner diva, sporting looks with volume that command attention. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 July 2026

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The problem is that Thiel’s Antichrist looks, with extraordinary precision, exactly like the people who want to regulate Peter Thiel. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 18 July 2026 Kylie Kelce’s latest vacation outfit is a reminder that some of the best summer looks are also the most basic. — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026 The Xenomorph drones HR Giger's original Xenomorph is a design classic, but Cameron was more concerned about practicality than looks. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 July 2026 The list of performers set to take the stage at the 2026 California State Fair has grown and by the looks of the lineup, there’s music to fit anyone’s mood, from popular R&B to country to yacht rock, from reggae to mariachi to tribute acts. — Allison Gibson. Story Produced With Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026 Ciara and Lindsey Vonn led the charge in looks by Giuseppe Di Morabito and Monse that captured the strength and energy of the athletes and special guests. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 July 2026 Other features include the 5-axis stabilization system, JPG and HEIF images with a typical set of creative looks, and a broad ISO 50-102400 range for stills, with an ISO 100 starting point for video. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026 Alysa Liu stepped out in one of her most striking looks yet at the TIME100 Sports Gala on July 16. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 17 July 2026 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

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If the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party must be played in Atlanta for a year, 2026 seems to be the perfect time to do it.

— Jack Leo, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
Neither side seems in the mood to talk; both have said that the memorandum of understanding (MoU) agreed in June after weeks of tortuous negotiation is no longer in effect.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of seems

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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 club also plans to build a training facility for both the men’s and women’s team to use.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026
Paxton’s campaign declined to elaborate on which debates Paxton plans to participate in and whether they’ll be televised.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 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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Released in May, the film adaptation stars Sally Field as Tova, Lewis Pullman as Cameron — a wayward young man who comes to town in search of family and finds an unexpected friendship with Tova — and Tony nominee Alfred Molina, who voices Marcellus.

— Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
The audiobook will feature eight stories narrated by Australian actress Miranda Tapsell (Sapphires), who voices Dougie’s mum in the uber popular kids franchise.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 July 2026

Definition of voices

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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

Noun

The European Commission said the preloading of Gemini onto Android devices reduced the attractiveness of rival third-party models for the 60% of EU adults who use Android.

— Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 17 July 2026
As popularized by streamer Clavicular, the movement approaches attractiveness like an engineering problem.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026