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as in to express
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 to intend
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
they were looking to make a fast buck
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as in expression
facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling
you should have seen the look on your face when we yelled "Surprise!"
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as in appearance
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
the bride's father has the look of a prosperous businessman
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as in beauty
looks plural
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 look
Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 14 July 2025
And who better to look to for inspiration than Martha Stewart?
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 1 July 2025
Its radiant finish makes glowing skin a cinch, and the sheer summery flush livens up your whole look.
—Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 1 July 2025
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Verb
As the final track of the movie, it’s paired with live-action footage of the cast and musical artists during recording sessions, offering a celebratory behind-the-scenes look at the film’s creation.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 14 July 2025
And who better to look to for inspiration than Martha Stewart?
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
Noun
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—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 1 July 2025
Its radiant finish makes glowing skin a cinch, and the sheer summery flush livens up your whole look.
—Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for look
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The sky turned hazy, health officials urged residents to stay inside, and what once seemed like gradual progress toward cleaner air suddenly felt alarmingly fragile.—
Youssef Rafik,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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While creating media for virtual and mixed reality may seem like a departure from developing content for 2-D screens, Seiden says the secret to success is a tactic media companies are already familiar with: exclusivity.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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The Ace of Wands invites you to embrace this fresh, creative energy and start to express your true self more.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt both have dance backgrounds, and Affleck has long expressed her desire to appear on the ABC show.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
1 July 2025
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The pop culture phenomenon features documentaries, educational programming and entertainment shows intended to celebrate and explore the biology, behavior and importance of sharks within marine ecosystems.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
10 July 2025
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The playwrights intended the drama as an allegorical parable for the age shaped by Wisconsin Senator Joe McCarthy.—
Time,
Time,
10 July 2025
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And all of it demonstrating how food exists as an evolving cultural expression of identity and community.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Pure speech is afforded broad protection, but the rules for regulating mixed-conduct expression are complicated.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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At first glance, the 4.92 runs per game the Red Sox have scored places them along the MLB elite, ranking sixth overall.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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But how were celebrities convinced by a venture that, at first glance, perhaps looked more like a tech experiment than a sports franchise?—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Marking her first-ever Dior appearance, Kate delivered a bold and historic style moment steeped in royal legacy.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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Roebuck made one further appearance for Barcelona against Levante in February but did not feature again for the club.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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There’s a rare beauty in waking up to the reddish-orange glow of the morning sun over lush vineyards after a good night’s sleep under a twinkling night sky.—
Rafael Peña,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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Send Vogue’s senior beauty & wellness editor an email at [email protected].—
Jeanne Ballion,
Vogue,
14 July 2025
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The Neighborhood Hang This feels like the quintessential Summerhill spot.—
Lia Picard,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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The Panthers are banking on a repeat performance, even if Jackson feels like a potential regression candidate.—
Mike Kaye
July 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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“Look.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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