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
Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2025
The chic, minimalist bow print gives it a preppy twist that looks great on long plane rides, road trips, and everywhere in between.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
From a distance, the winery looks as though it’s suspended in mid-air.
—New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
As Anderson looks to pass forward under pressure from Gusto, Chelsea lay a trap.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Drive safely, have a great day, and enjoy the ride, as the future looks nice and bright – Tony the Car Guy.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
An air raid that looks air-tight.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
Today, the Mideast looks far different.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Madissen, 27, tells PEOPLE that the process looks a little different than most, since Ben, who grew up Amish and is a highly skilled contractor, is doing most of the work himself.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
This is what a quarter-million dollars of roadster looks and feels like.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Typically, by the time the first scene hits the screen, handfuls (more likely hordes) of people have had first looks including cast, crew, friends, family, media, agents, managers, publicists, etc.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
With her King Kylie persona, Jenner showed off more rebellious, edgy and experimental looks, including blue hair.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Get the power play going The power play looked dangerous in its first two looks, but Anthony Stolarz made eight saves to keep New York off the board.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
So go ahead and shop our trend edit below—your fall and winter looks depend on it.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2025
As the night unfolded, live models showcased key looks from the line while guests sipped, snacked, and mingled.
—Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2025
While these two colors are quintessential autumn hues, this season has put a spotlight on them, with many people opting for monochromatic looks in the two rich shades.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
As Avenged Sevenfold looks forward, Shadows is experiencing his own kind of liberation as an independent artist.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2025
The chic, minimalist bow print gives it a preppy twist that looks great on long plane rides, road trips, and everywhere in between.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
From a distance, the winery looks as though it’s suspended in mid-air.
—New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
As Anderson looks to pass forward under pressure from Gusto, Chelsea lay a trap.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Drive safely, have a great day, and enjoy the ride, as the future looks nice and bright – Tony the Car Guy.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
An air raid that looks air-tight.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
Today, the Mideast looks far different.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Madissen, 27, tells PEOPLE that the process looks a little different than most, since Ben, who grew up Amish and is a highly skilled contractor, is doing most of the work himself.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
Fans got to see the Only Murders in the Building actress in a stunning wardrobe of bridal looks in photos shared on Instagram of her nuptials, which took place in California.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
This is what a quarter-million dollars of roadster looks and feels like.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Typically, by the time the first scene hits the screen, handfuls (more likely hordes) of people have had first looks including cast, crew, friends, family, media, agents, managers, publicists, etc.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
With her King Kylie persona, Jenner showed off more rebellious, edgy and experimental looks, including blue hair.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Get the power play going The power play looked dangerous in its first two looks, but Anthony Stolarz made eight saves to keep New York off the board.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
So go ahead and shop our trend edit below—your fall and winter looks depend on it.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2025
As the night unfolded, live models showcased key looks from the line while guests sipped, snacked, and mingled.
—Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2025
While these two colors are quintessential autumn hues, this season has put a spotlight on them, with many people opting for monochromatic looks in the two rich shades.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looks
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Over the last two decades of accelerating digital politics, commentators are constantly pausing to observe that one party seems to have gained a permanent edge.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Pantheon Macroeconomics’ Samuel Tombs and Oliver Allen suggested that some investors think the Fed might cut by 50 basis points in December—although that seems unlikely.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Dietzen also frequently posts with his wife of two decades and expresses his gratitude for her as a mother.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Sharing our thoughts and prayers after a mass shooting expresses our grief and compassion as human beings.—
Scott Peters,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025
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As for what the couple plans to do with their completely tax-free winnings?—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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However, as a whole, Columbia still plans to follow the strategic direction of the plan, while it is not set on strictly adhering to its practices, the official said.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Oct. 2025
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Brought over from the lowlands of Eastern Asia, oriental bittersweet was primarily admired for its beauty.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
22 Oct. 2025
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The beauty mogul and mom of two shared the sad news on Instagram with an emotional tribute to the dog, complete with a carousel of photos of Norman through the years.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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The sleek clog silhouette feels trend-forward yet timeless, while the oversized buckle adds just the right amount of polish.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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There is a specific kind of yearning involved in having a crush, one that feels intense, yet is for the most part harmless fun; still, as people grow older the frequency of such infatuations often decreases.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ford then provided a link to a Reagan speech where the late president voices opposition to tariffs.—
Rob Gillies,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Halo Studios also invited lead actors Steve Downes (who voices Master Chief) and Jen Taylor (Cortana) to re-record all of their voice lines from the game, some of which have been slightly adjusted to strengthen the story.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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The communique said Beijing will strive to improve people’s welfare and the social security system, but did not provide details on how Beijing intends to achieve that or where the funds would come from.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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However, most of the document focuses on how the school intends to spend more on sports.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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But if the thought of freezing cold isolation and bunk pods sounds more like punishment than adventure, Mongolia’s Gobi already offers glimpses of the otherworldly in a far more comfortable setting.—
Rosanna Philpott,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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And that all of course sounds nice (especially when introducing a customer base to your new brand).—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Looks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looks. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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