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
Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Being back on the circuit looks a lot different.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Norway looks as if it can’t be caught with 34.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The Zinc Studio Cabin's bedroom looks light-filled with large windows, while blinds offer privacy and darkness when needed.
—New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026
If the brighter green hue the holiday is normally associated with isn't your vibe, this sage green mani with sparkly details looks seasonal and festive.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Or, save $100 on the timeless white Marc Joseph New York Fort Avenue Slip-on Sneakers, perfect for breezing through TSA and pairing with casual and upscale looks alike.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
The Cavaliers took advantage, generating efficient looks early and maintaining control throughout.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
Beloved by celebs like Selena Gomez and Dakota Johnson, milk bath nails create a natural filter on the nails and looks anything but maximalist.
—Lina-Marie Baatz, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
His face remains an ever-changing canvas of knowing looks, shifting eyes, and sly smiles, and his comedic timing is sharp as ever.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2026
But this season, the looks that made the highest impact eschewed function for jaw-dropping, delightfully impractical looks.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
While the 11 3-pointers were huge, TCU’s defensive effort was equally important as Houston’s offense struggled to create open looks — let alone score — all night.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
More than 1450 days later, that timeframe looks hopelessly naïve and has proved to have been a fundamental miscalculation that has taken a devastating toll in pain, destruction and bloodshed.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Being back on the circuit looks a lot different.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Norway looks as if it can’t be caught with 34.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The Zinc Studio Cabin's bedroom looks light-filled with large windows, while blinds offer privacy and darkness when needed.
—New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026
If the brighter green hue the holiday is normally associated with isn't your vibe, this sage green mani with sparkly details looks seasonal and festive.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Or, save $100 on the timeless white Marc Joseph New York Fort Avenue Slip-on Sneakers, perfect for breezing through TSA and pairing with casual and upscale looks alike.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
The Cavaliers took advantage, generating efficient looks early and maintaining control throughout.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
Beloved by celebs like Selena Gomez and Dakota Johnson, milk bath nails create a natural filter on the nails and looks anything but maximalist.
—Lina-Marie Baatz, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
As a brand that always incorporates its tried-and-true pieces as well as new looks into each collection, this is an opportunity for Wrangler to either introduce new consumers to our classic denim (like the Cowboy Cuts) or to get the more traditional Wrangler denim fans into our newer styles.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
His face remains an ever-changing canvas of knowing looks, shifting eyes, and sly smiles, and his comedic timing is sharp as ever.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2026
But this season, the looks that made the highest impact eschewed function for jaw-dropping, delightfully impractical looks.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
While the 11 3-pointers were huge, TCU’s defensive effort was equally important as Houston’s offense struggled to create open looks — let alone score — all night.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looks
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Yustyna has Pavlo’s light blue eyes and seems to have taken after him in her calmness.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Lisa from Blackpink), this footwear trend seems poisted to hold strong as spring-summer 2026 approaches.—
Héloïse Salessy,
Glamour,
21 Feb. 2026
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Drawing the audience in with just his pleading voice and vulnerable physicality, Duvall expresses a lifetime of regrets.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Novels that seemingly share a repetitive style or subject can have a beating heart that expresses the writer’s most passionate concerns.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In a social media post on X, Huffines said the property has been renamed San Rafael Ranch after a saint associated with healing and that his family plans to operate a Christian retreat there.—
Susan Montoya Bryan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The team plans to further refine the material and test its ability to isolate additional rare earth elements.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Links can be seen between the popularity of K-beauty – a sector estimated by research firm Mintel to be worth more than $90 billion – and the rise of Korean culture internationally.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The beauty of his images, amid unnatural constraints, isn’t a matter of style but of natural force.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
19 Feb. 2026
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The 17 treatment rooms are named after America’s Cup champions, there’s an indoor pool surrounded by loungers that feels like the deck of a cruise ship, and the Boiler Room is the spa’s high-end fitness center stocked with Technogym equipment.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Eight years after launching her eponymous cosmetics brand Westman Atelier, the makeup artist feels more self-assured than ever.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Curry, who serves as a producer on the film, also voices one of Will’s teammates, a giraffe named Lenny.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Angel Reese voices a polar bear who plays for the Shivers.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Strong, reliable products, a pledge to help the planet, and plenty of variety in color, style, and gear type, this is a brand for anyone who intends to go outside, no matter how intense (or relaxed) your adventures get.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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Vast intends to launch a pathfinder station called Haven-1 to LEO in 2027, then use the experience gained to build and operate the multi-module Haven-2 over the next few years.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Saying the house is like a character too sounds a bit lame.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The purpose is for the throw to reach the bag before the buzzer sounds.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Looks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looks. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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