good looks
Americanplural noun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of good looks
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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Many of his most-famous roles followed a similar tack, using his All-American good looks to portray the complicated lives of teens and young adults.
From Salon • Feb. 11, 2026
But Lemon’s good looks and smooth delivery helped him move to CNN in 2006, where his work was not always well-received.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026
But Trump was impressed by Warsh in an interview last month, telling associates over the holidays that he was struck by his acumen and good looks, the Journal previously reported.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
"Yeah, definitely, no doubt about that, plus he also knows what good looks like and also knows how unfortunately it can take time to get up to where good should look like," he said.
From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026
Only fractions of an inch kept him from cruel good looks.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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