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

For somewhere closer to home, check a light pollution map and head to an area that looks dark. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 This collection of designs looks good, lasts and makes life a little easier. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 Next, look back two decades, and 2026 looks impressive so far, too. — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 9 Aug. 2026 Coaches and teammates have raved this month about the fact that Mahomes looks, well, like Mahomes. — Sam McDowell 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026 Designed by Eero Saarinen in the 1950s, the Tulip Table is an elegantly simple vintage design that looks perfectly at home in contemporary spaces. — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026 There's no requirement that the baby looks sick or had any problems whatsoever. — Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026 Finding that balance, Amin said, looks different for every family. — Tara Duncan, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026 The Brewers still have Sunday and Monday to improve a rotation that looks shakier after recent injuries to Brandon Woodruff and Kyle Harrison. — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

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At the 2021 National Book Awards, the Library Science book club founder and her mom captured the cameras with their model looks. — Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026 This green and silver pair is calling my name for cool-girl fall looks. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026 Followed by more than 58 million subscribers on Instagram, Bieber has shared several of her looks featuring this must-have accessory. — Elise Fabre, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2026 Stewart noted the young star’s adjustments from Monday’s game to Wednesday’s, highlighting Malonga’s ability to find easier looks in the regular-season finale. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026 The brand name behind recent showstopping fashion moments isn’t quite as delicate as their romantic and otherworldly looks. — Beatrice Dupuy, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 Instead of focusing only on products, the campaign encourages shoppers to explore different styles, discover new looks, and find frames that feel like a natural extension of their everyday wardrobe. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 Included in four of the sets are Rodrigo minifigures that recreate her stage looks and expressions. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The defensive coordinator liked the idea of shifting in and out of different looks before the snap to keep offenses off-balanced pre-snap. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for looks

Verb

That seems to be one of the reasons Iran’s Supreme Leader appointed him as the head of the Islamic Republic’s Supreme National Security Council.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Haley, Kotb’s first daughter, seems to have picked up her mother’s spirit of giving.

— Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of seems

Verb

Tortorici was asked about a scene in which a girl expresses admiration for former Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2026
Despite the difficulty of watching from the sidelines, Harvey expresses deep gratitude for the FOX Sports opportunity, balancing his racing ambitions with his commitment to delivering top performance for the network.

— Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of expresses

Verb

Versant plans to leverage Fandango’s brand identity of new and recent theatrical films to differentiate itself from AVOD competition as existing account holders already purchase movie tickets or movies at home.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
The Times also reported that William plans to sell about 20% of the Duchy of Cornwall's estate over the next decade to help fund housing, environmental and renewable energy projects.

— Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of plans

Noun

The archive features beauty products originating from the 17th century through the 2000s, with the most valuable item being a Max Factor lipstick belonging to Marilyn Monroe that Parsons secured in an online auction for more than $15,000.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
The Arizona native also gave fans a peek at her beauty routine, sharing a photo in which she was seen wearing yellow Rhode eye patches with her hair rolled up in curlers.

— Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of beauty

Verb

In an exclusive chat with PEOPLE at the premiere on Sunday, Hathaway opened up about how pregnancy feels different this time around in her 40s.

— Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
But more often than not, teens intentionally choose a new style that feels authentic to them, according to Roots.

— Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of feels

Verb

Tom Krasovic voices his opinion (here) that the moves made the Padres a playoff team.

— Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
At Comic-Con, Dinniman hosted two panels alongside Jeff Hays, who voices more than 200 zany characters in the audiobook versions of the novels.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 28 July 2026

Definition of voices

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Based on a nightmare that has haunted him, Carpenter intends for the graphic novel and album to be consumed at the same time.

— David Harris, SPIN, 10 Aug. 2026
The distinction is important because lenders can offer different mortgage terms depending on whether a borrower intends to use a property as a primary residence, second home or investment property.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026