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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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
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 June 2026
Women are required to wear a headpiece in almost all the enclosures — though what exactly that looks like, depends on the class of ticket.
—Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
But one answer that’s already collecting money looks a lot like a tollbooth.
—Renana Ashkenazi, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
With its seven-foot wingspan, the white Speedbird drone — which looks like the love child of a Stormtrooper and a spider — can be spotted a mile away.
—Anne Kadet, Curbed, 19 June 2026
This movie’s nail-biting, sorrowful power comes from what internalized destruction looks like.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
From one viewpoint, the opening jump looks modest.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 19 June 2026
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
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
Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
Seven different looks rotate throughout the World Cup season, each one conceived by designer Ricardo Zuccolini, with Diana Dubinsky and her team at Wynwood studio’s DesignLab22 swathing the sea nymphs in capes inspired by FIFA teams’ country colors.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The Beatles won Best New Artist at the 7th annual Grammy Awards, and took the United States (and the world) by storm with their harmonies and charm — not to mention Paul's good looks.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Despite the surge of trendy braids, old-school looks, like flat twists, boneless braids, and cornrows, also have a strong presence this summer, especially among those interested in length retention and damage repair.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 18 June 2026
Malia and Sasha coordinated with their mom’s color palette, arriving at the opening of the center in white and gray looks.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
The first-gen Apple AirPods Max are a luxurious pair of headphones, both in terms of looks and performance.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 18 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
The good news is Reid is electrifying and looks, acts and struts around like a legit rock star from the Bowie and Jagger age.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
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Haiti already faced an uphill climb to get back into this game trailing 2-0, but now their opportunity to draw a point looks positively grim.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 June 2026
Women are required to wear a headpiece in almost all the enclosures — though what exactly that looks like, depends on the class of ticket.
—Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
But one answer that’s already collecting money looks a lot like a tollbooth.
—Renana Ashkenazi, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
With its seven-foot wingspan, the white Speedbird drone — which looks like the love child of a Stormtrooper and a spider — can be spotted a mile away.
—Anne Kadet, Curbed, 19 June 2026
This movie’s nail-biting, sorrowful power comes from what internalized destruction looks like.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
From one viewpoint, the opening jump looks modest.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 19 June 2026
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
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
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When most pieces share a palette, almost any top works with almost any bottom, so a dozen items can cover dozens of looks.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
Seven different looks rotate throughout the World Cup season, each one conceived by designer Ricardo Zuccolini, with Diana Dubinsky and her team at Wynwood studio’s DesignLab22 swathing the sea nymphs in capes inspired by FIFA teams’ country colors.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The Beatles won Best New Artist at the 7th annual Grammy Awards, and took the United States (and the world) by storm with their harmonies and charm — not to mention Paul's good looks.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Despite the surge of trendy braids, old-school looks, like flat twists, boneless braids, and cornrows, also have a strong presence this summer, especially among those interested in length retention and damage repair.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 18 June 2026
Malia and Sasha coordinated with their mom’s color palette, arriving at the opening of the center in white and gray looks.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
The first-gen Apple AirPods Max are a luxurious pair of headphones, both in terms of looks and performance.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 18 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
The good news is Reid is electrifying and looks, acts and struts around like a legit rock star from the Bowie and Jagger age.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 11 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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Kantor expresses an empathy for young people that the more callous of this year’s graduation speakers seemed to lack.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Potential for harm The executive order expresses concern about AI systems that can discover software vulnerabilities and write malicious code to exploit them.—
Anjana Susarla,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
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Kemp said the union was told that the carriage owner has suspended the driver indefinitely and plans to retire the horse involved in the accident.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Opening dates for the new locations are still to be announced, but a representative for the brand told PEOPLE over email that the nine locations are included in 21 stores across 13 states that the chain plans to open over the next six months.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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The storied tree is treasured not only for its age, stature and beauty, but for connections to the legend of Robin Hood, said to have hidden along with his band of outlaws inside the trunk to escape the Sheriff of Nottingham.—
Karina Zaiets,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Fragrance has become one of the fastest-growing categories in beauty, and the conversation isn’t just about luxury bottles anymore.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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There’s a certain pressure on the movie to deliver in both terms of content and box office numbers as well, one that Kiyoko feels immensely.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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The landscape is dotted with lighthouses, and climbing one feels like a rite of passage.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
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Neil Fanning voices the titular Great Dane, Shaggy's Scooby-snack-loving partner in crime, in both Scooby-Doo live-action films.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 June 2026
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The outro repeatedly voices a darker anxiety.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The family of former 49ers defensive lineman Aldon Smith intends to have his brain studied by CTE experts, according to family statement released Tuesday.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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In March, a lawyer for Partey said the player intends to plead not guilty to two new charges of rape after a woman alleged Partey twice raped her on the same day in December 2020.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Using a Beatles motif, the English drew on their reserves of cultural capital to boost the country’s attractiveness at a time when the country’s citizens have an acute sense of losing their place in the world.—
Simon Chadwick,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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By the time of The Social Reckoning, a website that was once used to rate the attractiveness of women has gone on to disrupt global politics on a frightening scale.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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“Looks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looks. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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