1
as in seems
to give the impression of being
it looks like it might rain
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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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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
Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
Plus, no Verde Saint Denis marble base or wooden cap looks the same.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
That looks set to happen in October.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
After a year of construction wrapped up this past winter, the property looks entirely untouched from the outside and is gently modernized from within.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
The forecast for posh property debuts looks especially bright this season.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Both species are pollinator magnets and both have foliage that looks good all summer and fall.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
Plus, no Verde Saint Denis marble base or wooden cap looks the same.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
That looks set to happen in October.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
After a year of construction wrapped up this past winter, the property looks entirely untouched from the outside and is gently modernized from within.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
The forecast for posh property debuts looks especially bright this season.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looks
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This seems a bit silly as a stipulation and altogether questionable.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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That mindset seems to resonate with some voters, who helped new Liberty candidates defeat incumbents in the primary.Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
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Target plans to be the destination of choice for shoppers looking for Wicked merchandise this holiday season.Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Lan, 27, also plans to vote for Harris because of the vice president's plans to protect the environment.Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
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Born on TikTok, this is an ideal choice for fall/winter thanks to its cool undertones; deep berry hues offer a hint of blue that adds a head-turning pop to any autumnal beauty look.Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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Yet, one of the beauty references for his 40th anniversary show dated almost 70 years before: ‘60s lashes seen on Diana Ross and The Supremes.India Espy-Jones, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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The company intends to raise additional funds through public or private offerings to support its operations and business plan.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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The company intends to defend its intellectual property rights.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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An emergency declaration gives the governor total authority over state agencies and police powers.Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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After its massive renovation last year, the iconic hotel gives Wes Anderson vibes and exudes Old Hollywood glamour.Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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As the story goes, Elvis Presley and his new bride Priscilla had originally planned on getting married in what was known then as the House of Tomorrow in the spring of 1967.Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
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As far as the mechanics of the x-ray specs project goes, what the pair of hackers have confirmed is that all five technologies used are new but readily available.Davey Winder, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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That means any iPhone released in 2018 or later, from the iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max and iPhone Xr onwards.David Phelan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Thomas Kohler, who teaches labor and employment law at Boston College, said the agreement to halt the strike means that the two sides are close to a final deal.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Even so, its contract renewal with the NBA comes at a time when the sneaker giant has had to work harder to maintain its critical partnerships, and new CEO Elliott Hill tries to regain market share lost in recent years.Jessica Golden,Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
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Republican who lost big in ’22 tries again Few Senate seats are up for grabs this year.Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Looks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looks. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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