lookism
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of lookism
First recorded in 1985–1990
Example Sentences
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Her biggest score, “At Seventeen,” which reached No. 2 in 1975, confronted lookism and bullying with a candor that anticipated the work of contemporary artists including Billie Eilish, Demi Lovato and Lizzo.
From New York Times • Jan. 17, 2022
So a repudiation of lookism has always been part of the musical, and indeed the underlying story.
From Washington Post • Nov. 1, 2021
Incels share a belief that they are victims of "lookism."
From Salon • Jul. 24, 2021
SIR — The Economist has a record of lookism, describing Nelson Mandela as “handsome”, praising Enrique Peña Nieto’s “boyish good looks” and Justin Trudeau’s “good looks”.
From Economist • Feb. 13, 2014
When faced with sexism or ageism or lookism or even really aggressive Buddhism, ask yourself the following question: “Is this person in between me and what I want to do?”
From Slate • Jan. 30, 2013
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