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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
Booth Moore, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
Paris Fashion Week is in full swing, and the celebrity looks are as immaculate as ever.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 5 Mar. 2025
Brian Mazique, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Street Smart offers a gripping look into the lives of a lively group of unhoused young adults in the iconic beach town of Venice, CA.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Related Articles The show featured looks from Ralph Lauren Collection, Purple Label and Polo Ralph Lauren for men, women and children, loosely drawing inspiration from the Hamptons environs, with nods to the maritime and equestrian experiences.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
Paris Fashion Week is in full swing, and the celebrity looks are as immaculate as ever.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 5 Mar. 2025
Noun
Here is a look at the entire card as well as all of the viewing information for fans hoping to watch the event.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Street Smart offers a gripping look into the lives of a lively group of unhoused young adults in the iconic beach town of Venice, CA.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
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Verb
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But for many bewildered observers, both explanations for Trump’s extraordinary pivot to the Kremlin seem equally misplaced.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
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Any breed can be affected, although, according to Preventive Vet, symptoms seem to appear more severe in breeds like Siamese, Abyssinians, Persians, Himalayans, and Burmese.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Still, the companies have expressed support for each other.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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However, Monahan also expressed optimism about the progress of the negotiations.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Friday's White House meeting was intended to sign a deal related to Ukraine's rare minerals and discuss a diplomatic resolution to the war.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Deepfake films, for example, frequently feature odd blinking patterns, erratic lighting and inconsistent facial expressions.—
Rohan Pinto,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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For decades, the rise of action movies as Hollywood’s dominant genre was perceived (not entirely incorrectly) as something that ran counter to the idea of cinema as a means of human expression.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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This time around, interest in some of the Grammy-winning outfit’s most familiar tunes has clearly soared, as is evidenced by a quick glance at the weekly rankings of the most popular tunes throughout the nation.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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At first glance, that sort of redundancy might sound egregious, given both films are in the English language and feature the same general premise of a 29-year-old woman facing personal and professional crossroads.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Chiefs General Manager Brett Veach also discussed the rumors that Travis is set to retire during an appearance on NFL: The Insiders podcast this week.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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During an appearance on New York Times‘ Popcast, The Abbot was asked how the lack of support from New York City’s chief Hip-Hop radio station affected the crew, as the ban occurred at the peak of their popularity.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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The at-home beauty and personal care space continues to evolve as consumers become more educated about skincare, in part thanks to online beauty influencers/educators.—
Sharon Edelson,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Pausing to notice the beauty requires only a simple shift, and the payoff is a more positive mood.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2025
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All three of those Grizzlies defeats were decided in the final seconds of the fourth quarter, but the loss of Jackson will be the one that’s felt the most.—
William Guillory,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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Leading companies like Amazon, Netflix and Spotify have set a high bar with hyper-personalized recommendations that feel intuitive rather than intrusive.—
Deepak Bansal,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Look.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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