a new or changed appearance, approach, etc., especially one characterized by marked departure from the previous or traditional one.
(usually initial capital letters) a style of women's clothing introduced by the designer Christian Dior in 1947, characterized by a silhouette with broad shoulders, a narrow waist, a long, full skirt, and often emphasized hips.
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The agency gives a Huntington’s disease treatment a new look.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
Anything left over goes to local charities, making the Comedy Swap a chance to get good laughs on the inside and a new look on the outside.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026
He could be the progenitor of a new look, a Christian Dior for the modern woman.
From Salon ● Mar. 27, 2026
With key personnel injured and players lacking form, Farrell's team has a new look this championship.
From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2026
I tell Grandma she was right—I did get a whole new look at that era and what it meant to be there.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
Appeared in the May 1, 2026, print edition as 'Oil Giants That Shunned Venezuela Take a New Look'.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
Following a boom in returns since Covid lockdowns, some retailers introduced charges to return items by post or collection, including Next, Zara, H&M, Uniqlo and New Look, though they still offer free returns in store.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2025
Dior invented the New Look and galvanized a generation of shoppers.
From New York Times ● Jun. 19, 2024
Earlier in the ceremony, Usher was honored with the President’s Award for the singer’s public service achievements through his New Look Foundation.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 16, 2024
The Chanel part of the story came into focus more gradually, as Kessler attempted to understand the historical context of Dior’s New Look.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2024
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