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
Jeffrey Eugenides, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026
To Hoffius, Dick Monfort’s world looks just the same.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
Nine days before Cinema United looks Paramount executives eye to eye at their Las Vegas confab, CinemaCon, the movie theater lobbyist org’s boss Michael O’Leary has fired off some letters this week.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026
Baird often asks about stressors and looks at iron and vitamin D levels, thyroid health, and hormones — all of which can influence scalp and hair health.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Correspondent Lee Cowan looks at the history of Jack Norworth and Albert Von Tilzer's song, which expresses the thrills, fun and romance of baseball.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Clematis and wisteria are both beautiful bloomers in April, while star jasmine might not bloom until June or later, but looks just as beautiful with its lush, green leaves.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
If something looks off, report it to your insurer or Medicare immediately.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The future looks bleak for non-power conferences and uncertain for Big East, Big 12 and ACC, too.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Eva Thomas, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
The more we’re valued for our accomplishments and not for our looks, the better.
—Alexis Benveniste, Allure, 2 Apr. 2026
Did her looks play a role in this?
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Some of the easiest spring looks start with a simple T-shirt, but this Lands’ End tee is anything but basic with its 100-percent Supima cotton fabric.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Fashion enthusiasts queued around the block—dressed the part, of course—in statement-making looks that set the tone for what was to come.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2026
The latest trends in celebrity denim style highlight a preference for worn-in washes, relaxed silhouettes, and blue jeans styled as a foundation for more polished, professional looks.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
But between strutting around like a rock god, Michael presented nuanced and sophisticated looks at lust.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
By the looks of it, Gregory outworked her opponent, emphasizing kitchen table issues like the cost of property insurance — and voters took notice.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
Most of his clan had inherited the freckled, rabbity Kennedy looks.
—Jeffrey Eugenides, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026
To Hoffius, Dick Monfort’s world looks just the same.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
Nine days before Cinema United looks Paramount executives eye to eye at their Las Vegas confab, CinemaCon, the movie theater lobbyist org’s boss Michael O’Leary has fired off some letters this week.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026
Baird often asks about stressors and looks at iron and vitamin D levels, thyroid health, and hormones — all of which can influence scalp and hair health.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Correspondent Lee Cowan looks at the history of Jack Norworth and Albert Von Tilzer's song, which expresses the thrills, fun and romance of baseball.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Clematis and wisteria are both beautiful bloomers in April, while star jasmine might not bloom until June or later, but looks just as beautiful with its lush, green leaves.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
If something looks off, report it to your insurer or Medicare immediately.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The future looks bleak for non-power conferences and uncertain for Big East, Big 12 and ACC, too.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
The cast’s press tour looks have been killer, with Meryl Streep’s earning a groundbreaking (wink, wink) rating from me.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
The more we’re valued for our accomplishments and not for our looks, the better.
—Alexis Benveniste, Allure, 2 Apr. 2026
Did her looks play a role in this?
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Some of the easiest spring looks start with a simple T-shirt, but this Lands’ End tee is anything but basic with its 100-percent Supima cotton fabric.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Fashion enthusiasts queued around the block—dressed the part, of course—in statement-making looks that set the tone for what was to come.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2026
The latest trends in celebrity denim style highlight a preference for worn-in washes, relaxed silhouettes, and blue jeans styled as a foundation for more polished, professional looks.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
But between strutting around like a rock god, Michael presented nuanced and sophisticated looks at lust.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
By the looks of it, Gregory outworked her opponent, emphasizing kitchen table issues like the cost of property insurance — and voters took notice.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looks
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Service, on my visits, was a bit spacey, but it’s been tightening up; the tone of the place seems to be in progress, too, oscillating between that of a neighborhood joint, an amorous date-night nook, and a sceney hot spot.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Everything seems possible after a nervy 136-134 overtime victory over San Antonio at rowdy Ball Arena.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Whale lusts after a hunky gardener (Brendan Fraser) and persuades him to pose for a few sketches; Julian, though bisexual, expresses no such interest in Lori, and any art-making turns out to be a gratifyingly mutual endeavor.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Andrew Harnik / Getty Images The president is fond of Bondi, and expresses personal affection for her in private conversations, multiple sources said earlier this week.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The forthcoming scorecards are just one way the group plans to track the public-lands voting records of Wyoming lawmakers.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
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If dinner plans conflict with deadlines, propose takeout and a raincheck tonight.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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There is one particularly inventive sequence that blends a rendering of Mario in his original 2D 8-bit form, blurry pixels and all, with the 3D beauty of the more modern iterations.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Amal Clooney, queen of classic beauty and glamour, has decided to test it out.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2026
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Lemon said that might no longer be a dealbreaker for some candidates, but feels that as a Black man, he’d be held to a different standard.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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From tackling the clutter that traps dust to cleaning out your gutters, a spring clean-up can make a meaningful difference in how your home feels.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Reynolds voices Pony while Jason Momoa voices Bear in the story of two fugitive animals.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2026
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Keegan-Michael Key, who voices Toad, also showed up fully in character.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Grocery Hub is working on getting SNAP EBT card acceptance back at the location and intends to implement a customer loyalty program, Hussein said.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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Five days later, On3 reported that senior forward Javan Buchanan also intends to be in the portal.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Desensitize to loud or unusual noises—play recordings of transit sounds—such as subway announcements or car horns—while offering treats to create positive associations.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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While that sounds straightforward, the real value lies in its layered rewards system, which introduces additional earning opportunities as well as complications.—
Katherine Fan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Looks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looks. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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