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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
Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
Meanwhile, Lilo & Stitch is looking at a second frame of $60M, off 59%, which is in the vicinity of previous Disney Memorial Day live-action takes of classic toons Aladdin (-53%) and Little Mermaid (57%).
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 May 2025
Kansas City Star, 29 May 2025
Unlike the lower headlights with a separate horizontal daytime running lamp that debuted on the KL generation, the Cherokee has more rectangular headlamps surrounded by the running lamps flanking the upright grille in a look similar to the Recon.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Verb
On Memorial Day, mom, dad, daughter and son were at the beach looking for games.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
Meanwhile, Lilo & Stitch is looking at a second frame of $60M, off 59%, which is in the vicinity of previous Disney Memorial Day live-action takes of classic toons Aladdin (-53%) and Little Mermaid (57%).
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 May 2025
Noun
Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.
—Kansas City Star, 29 May 2025
Unlike the lower headlights with a separate horizontal daytime running lamp that debuted on the KL generation, the Cherokee has more rectangular headlamps surrounded by the running lamps flanking the upright grille in a look similar to the Recon.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Verb
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By Sunday, that loss seemed a distant memory, though, and for good reason.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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That could be the cherry on top of the sundae for the Oilers, who seem to have the Stars figured out in almost every way.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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Trump, for his part, has expressed admiration for Musk while also signaling the limits of their working relationship.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
29 May 2025
Verb
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The live-action Lilo & Stitch was originally intended to to go straight to Disney+, helping to explain its modest $100 million production budget.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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That arrangement was always intended to be temporary, but for nearly two decades, the details of untangling such massive, important institutions have bedeviled three presidential administrations – including Trump’s first.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The use of dance and movement, costuming and even facial expressions during the performance can be as effective, even more so, than words that convey the weight of these gender expectations.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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Participants will discover the creative possibilities of technology in narrative creation, including the application of Afrofuturism to enhance representation and expression.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Skip the generic logo display and create visual content that signals your expertise and offerings at first glance.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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At first glance, the Al-Khalil Quran Complex looks like any other school.—
Hasan Ali,
Christian Science Monitor,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Thus, June’s competition will mark her first appearance at a sanctioned meet since the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Her outfit for the final was a black dress whose arms, when lifted, gave the appearance of bat wings — a symbol associated with the young Bibas brothers who were abducted from Israel on Oct. 7 and killed in Gaza.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
21 May 2025
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Age before beauty To obtain an approximate age for a young crescent moon, simply add the number of hours or days that have elapsed from the time of new moon through the date and time of sunset at your location on a particular evening.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
27 May 2025
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Both are powerful spots of natural beauty and deep cultural significance, but for a less solemn outing, the little islet of Ojima sits neatly between the two.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
Verb
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This series feels a lot more important than a late-May series should feel.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The scene feels like a cross between an Apple Store and a ceremonial altar.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
27 May 2025
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“Look.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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