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

Finding that balance, Amin said, looks different for every family. — Tara Duncan, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Do not agree to a setup that looks generous but doesn’t benefit you. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026 The record also looks different when nuclear is compared with the entire global energy system. — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 2 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 Bake in preheated oven until edges are set and golden, center looks matte, and a wooden pick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs, 25 to 28 minutes. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 26 July 2026 This is why your manager at work always looks so stressed out. — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 20 July 2026

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While maximalist trends often signify that louder pieces are the only way to look fashion-forward, bold styles are ultimately fickle and harder to reinvent in new looks. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 1 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 Those will likely include trend-savvy running looks from Puma’s archives as well as the brand’s iconic Suede franchise. — Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 Red seemed to be the color of the night as Presley posed with other famous faces such as Mischa Barton and Monica Cruz, who also sported bright red looks. — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 31 July 2026 Outside of that game and a home contest against Miami, though, the slate for 2026 looks more than manageable. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 Meanwhile, Godar matched his now-wife with three looks of his own, including a creamy tan vest and matching dress pants with a crisp white shirt for the rehearsal dinner. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026 One standout is turquoise blue—a glamorous, elegant, and chic shade that perfectly complements both evening looks and modern outfits. — Renata Joffre, Glamour, 25 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for looks

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Their midnight rendezvous seems doomed to end in a quarrel until Mysaria heeds Sylvi’s advice.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
But the ambulance driver seems to view the Pathfinder as a threat and drives away.

— Sydney Brownstone, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of seems

Verb

Her promise expresses, in some way, her kinship with her unmarried aunt, who didn’t trade her own freedom for a set of good knives.

— Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
Payne, a close graduate school friend who previously spoke with Fox News Digital, shares new photos of Brooke from their grad school years and expresses growing frustration over the lack of progress in the investigation nearly two months later.

— Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of expresses

Verb

Charlotte’s communication director did not respond to the Observer on Thursday when asked whether the city plans to address public conversations surrounding Juliana’s death.

— Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Dade Heritage Trust plans to relocate the historic building to Coconut Grove.

— Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of plans

Noun

Vogue’s Favorite Korean Skin-Care Products So when thinking about the ingredients that really define K-beauty in 2026, experts say to look at the ones that take it back to the basics.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
The retailer has been swiftly building on its in-house beauty offer with the addition of third-party brands and services such as skin and makeup consultations.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of beauty

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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
Or when a culturally conservative player/podcaster, Sophie Cunningham, voices her opinion on trans athletes.

— Candace Buckner, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of voices

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Cancelo is anticipated to sign a two-year deal, offering valuable experience and versatility, particularly at right-back, a position Hansi Flick intends for him.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
One source said Netanyahu is highly skeptical that Hamas intends to disarm and believes instead that group is using the framework to buy time and avert another Israeli military campaign.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026