good looks
Americanplural noun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of good looks
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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Trump also sizes up foreign leaders, noting the good looks of Paraguayan President Santiago Pena and Syria's Ahmad al-Chareh.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
The two Californians would start out closely matched in good looks and charisma.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
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
He was renowned for his good looks and sing-song southern accent, as well as a passing resemblance to the late actor and showman Yves Montand.
From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026
I mean, he’s pretty much exclusively seen me in pajamas or a hospital gown, so he clearly isn’t in this for my good looks and impeccable Fall 2018 Hospital Collection wardrobe.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
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