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
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2026
The vendors circling this space entered from different directions, which is why the category still looks fragmented.
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Janakiram Msv,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2026
The translucent finish and bright orange color looks just like a splash of Aperol.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
5 July 2026
After a 1-0 win over Paraguay in the round of 16, France looks poised to become the first team to make three straight World Cup finals since Brazil from 1994 to 2002.
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Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
5 July 2026
For inspiration on how to style (and elevate) everyday looks with jeans, look no further than Dua Lipa.
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María Diez,
Glamour,
5 July 2026
Sugar is at the forensic lab with the corpse of a man who looks an awful lot like Ji Moon but isn’t Ji Moon (courtesy of Shea Whigham as Tom Flybjerg).
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Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
27 June 2026
The family of four all wore matching Adidas looks with a coordinating red-white-and-blue star pattern for Team USA.
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Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
After Ciba, a fan letter looks less like a footnote to greatness and more like a scene of recognition.
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Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
Their wedding ceremony looks were been created by Christian Dior Haute Couture, designed by creative director Jonathan Anderson.
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Bryan West,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Zoë Kravitz was seen heading to the event in one of the few wedding guest looks, opting for a semi sheer frock with intricate floral beading and a pair of little black kitten heels.
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Lizzie Logan,
Glamour,
4 July 2026
Still, Swift and Kelce’s wedding looks may not closely resemble anything Anderson has shown publicly.
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Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 July 2026
For supporters of Japan, bright blue wigs turned into one of the tournament's most recognizable looks.
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Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
While traditional tailoring and minimalist silhouettes dominated the red carpet, prospects masterfully personalized their looks.
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Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
While her method dressing approach to the Spider-Man press tour has mostly consisted of high-fashion looks, Zendaya donned a more attainable tribute to the superhero during a stop in Paris on Wednesday, June 24.
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Marissa G. Muller,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
But from the looks of social media, some Kansas Citians don’t even like driving here at times.
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Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Verb
The fabric is textured to the touch but looks smooth and crisp, giving you a polished look with minimal effort.
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Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2026
The vendors circling this space entered from different directions, which is why the category still looks fragmented.
—
Janakiram Msv,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2026
The translucent finish and bright orange color looks just like a splash of Aperol.
—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
5 July 2026
After a 1-0 win over Paraguay in the round of 16, France looks poised to become the first team to make three straight World Cup finals since Brazil from 1994 to 2002.
—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
5 July 2026
For inspiration on how to style (and elevate) everyday looks with jeans, look no further than Dua Lipa.
—
María Diez,
Glamour,
5 July 2026
Sugar is at the forensic lab with the corpse of a man who looks an awful lot like Ji Moon but isn’t Ji Moon (courtesy of Shea Whigham as Tom Flybjerg).
—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
27 June 2026
The family of four all wore matching Adidas looks with a coordinating red-white-and-blue star pattern for Team USA.
—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
After Ciba, a fan letter looks less like a footnote to greatness and more like a scene of recognition.
—
Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
Noun
The couple wore custom looks by Christian Dior Haute Couture, along with Christian Louboutin shoes.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
Their wedding ceremony looks were been created by Christian Dior Haute Couture, designed by creative director Jonathan Anderson.
—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Zoë Kravitz was seen heading to the event in one of the few wedding guest looks, opting for a semi sheer frock with intricate floral beading and a pair of little black kitten heels.
—
Lizzie Logan,
Glamour,
4 July 2026
Still, Swift and Kelce’s wedding looks may not closely resemble anything Anderson has shown publicly.
—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 July 2026
For supporters of Japan, bright blue wigs turned into one of the tournament's most recognizable looks.
—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
While traditional tailoring and minimalist silhouettes dominated the red carpet, prospects masterfully personalized their looks.
—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
While her method dressing approach to the Spider-Man press tour has mostly consisted of high-fashion looks, Zendaya donned a more attainable tribute to the superhero during a stop in Paris on Wednesday, June 24.
—
Marissa G. Muller,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
But from the looks of social media, some Kansas Citians don’t even like driving here at times.
—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looks
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And, as the country and its people begin to piece together the full toll of the destruction amid the rubble, the notion of playing baseball seems absurd in the wake of such tragedy.
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But Rhaenyra seems happy enough handing out bread and basking in the smallfolk’s love.
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Many accomplished players carrying such clauses, however, are open to waiving the power if a team expresses a desire to move on.
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Someone expresses displeasure, raises their voice slightly or applies the soft pressure of sustained silence, and the original position softens, shifts or vanishes entirely.
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Zada plans to shoot the movie first on a soundstage with real actors and will decide later which parts work better traditionally and what should be done synthetically.
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In addition, the group plans to bury a time capsule on July 4 in Philadelphia to be opened on America's 500th birthday in 2276.
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People are shopping for clothing and beauty products at a Zudio store in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, on April 4, 2024.
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First was an anti-aging and beauty-focused treatment that combined 20 minutes in a relaxingly warm red light bed with a Japanese Microbiome and Fermented Enzyme Facial.
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The fabric feels cool against my skin and never sticks or clings, even on warmer nights.
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Speak clearly, then act on the opening that feels constructive and well-timed.
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Christoph Waltz voices Max, the film director who hires the Minions to act in his films during the 1920s.
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In Season 2, Jay is hopeful that the two can expand their family and voices his desires to do so, but Pamela is hesitant.
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If Washington intends to withdraw forces, assets or capabilities, allies need a roadmap and a timeline.
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Exonerees in Georgia have a new pathway to obtain compensation from the state, which Pugh intends to pursue, but that process takes time.
Noun
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That often signals the business has reached peak strategic attractiveness.
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The body-hugging jean aligns with the viral phenomenon centered on maximizing physical attractiveness through deliberate changes to appearance, grooming, fitness, style and medical procedures.
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“Looks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looks. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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