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
Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Without the three mega-rounds, however, venture activity looks far more ordinary.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Infield defense legit Probably the biggest difference between this year’s team and the past few is the infield defense looks massively improved.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
With most schools having only two or three district games left, the American-Statesman looks at 45 Central Texas players who are having breakout performances this season.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Our gasoline market looks more like OPEC than like Adam Smith’s vision of competition.
—Paasha Mahdavi, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
With a low-mounding habit, this plant looks right at home in any setting.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
According to Hubert, the Sugar Twist pluerry looks similar to a small plum or a large cherry, featuring bright yellow flesh and red skin.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026
The finish is touchably soft and completely invisible, for hair that looks naturally sky-high.
—Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026
Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 13 Mar. 2026
For older teen girls and young women, striking the balance between fun, youthful looks and sophistication for the growing woman is important.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
For someone who could easily lean into vanity given the attention his appearance draws, Tan’s words focused not on looks but on meaning, presence and peace.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Below, see all the looks from Vanity Fair’s Vanities party.
—Maggie Coughlan, Vanity Fair, 12 Mar. 2026
If brands spent the last few years plumbing the looks and vibes of the early 2000s — Miu Miu’s low-rise waistlines and Abercrombie’s prep and all that — ‘90s fever has now taken hold.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
The Scandal alum was joined by her co-stars Elisabeth Moss and Kate Mara, who wore contrasting looks.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
Kenna, meanwhile, is falling for Ledger, whose moody good looks come with a heart to match.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
This pair of prototypes were caught undergoing cold-weather testing in Sweden, by the looks of it.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
The name on the front of the shirt looks too small, like it could’ve been bumped up to a larger font.
—Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Without the three mega-rounds, however, venture activity looks far more ordinary.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Infield defense legit Probably the biggest difference between this year’s team and the past few is the infield defense looks massively improved.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
With most schools having only two or three district games left, the American-Statesman looks at 45 Central Texas players who are having breakout performances this season.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Our gasoline market looks more like OPEC than like Adam Smith’s vision of competition.
—Paasha Mahdavi, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
With a low-mounding habit, this plant looks right at home in any setting.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
According to Hubert, the Sugar Twist pluerry looks similar to a small plum or a large cherry, featuring bright yellow flesh and red skin.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026
The finish is touchably soft and completely invisible, for hair that looks naturally sky-high.
—Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
Sign up to vote for the best looks at the Oscars!
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 13 Mar. 2026
For older teen girls and young women, striking the balance between fun, youthful looks and sophistication for the growing woman is important.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
For someone who could easily lean into vanity given the attention his appearance draws, Tan’s words focused not on looks but on meaning, presence and peace.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Below, see all the looks from Vanity Fair’s Vanities party.
—Maggie Coughlan, Vanity Fair, 12 Mar. 2026
If brands spent the last few years plumbing the looks and vibes of the early 2000s — Miu Miu’s low-rise waistlines and Abercrombie’s prep and all that — ‘90s fever has now taken hold.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
The Scandal alum was joined by her co-stars Elisabeth Moss and Kate Mara, who wore contrasting looks.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
Kenna, meanwhile, is falling for Ledger, whose moody good looks come with a heart to match.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
This pair of prototypes were caught undergoing cold-weather testing in Sweden, by the looks of it.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looks
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But the president seems to have placed that effort on hold for the time being.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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For now, though, an uprising seems unlikely.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This is the kind of personal information that Cooper himself expresses ambivalence about sharing throughout his book.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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Along with the rest of our family, Jay expresses his deepest sorrow and sincerest apology to the Hughes family.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Harare banned exports of raw lithium ore in 2022 and plans to prohibit exports of lithium concentrates by 2027, forcing companies to invest in local processing instead.—
Ray Mwayera,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The association says the nearest cannery, Pacific Coast Producers, plans to rely instead on one-year cash contracts to maximize production at its existing facilities.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While the beauty of these blooms may be worth a mini road trip, Jensen encourages locals to engage with the springtime blossoming just under their noses.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Even if robins and cardinals are a favorite, nothing compares to the tiny beauty of hummingbirds.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area NoMad has transformed in the past few years, now competing with the Lower East Side and the West Village for the coolest on the island—and the area feels like a perfect combo of the two.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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The minute Monica sits down and starts barking orders in the ER, everyone feels much better.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Max Burkholder stars as young John and MacFarlane, once again, voices Ted.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2026
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MacFarlane voices the hedonistic, anthropomorphic teddy bear in the series that serves as a prequel to Universal’s 2012 comedy film of the same name and its 2015 sequel.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Oncor Electric is requesting that the Fort Worth City Council approve the rezoning of a southeast Fort Worth lot containing a power substation that the utility company intends to expand and renovate, documents say.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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The offensive fireworks may capture the spotlight, but if SDFC intends to compete on multiple fronts this season, its back line will determine how far this season’s early momentum carries.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Expert sounds alarm after study finds popular travel item carries far more bacteria than expected.—
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FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The show includes three audio speaker sculptures, which have been tuned to play ambient bird sounds for the exhibition but can be hooked up to any playlist of choice.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Looks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looks. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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