new look
noun
a new or changed appearance, approach, etc., especially one characterized by marked departure from the previous or traditional one.
new look
Americannoun
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a new or changed appearance, approach, etc., especially one characterized by marked departure from the previous or traditional one.
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(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.
New Look
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noun
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She returned to skating in 2024 on her own terms, with a new look that included a halo hairstyle and a “smiley” piercing in the tissue connecting her upper lip to her gums.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 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
The three most successful drivers in Formula 1 summed up the conflict and paradox at the heart of the sport's new look after a Chinese Grand Prix that showed off its best and worst sides.
From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2026
This paper has taken another new look this week a look at what a newspaper is for.
From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements
Appeared in the May 12, 2026, print edition as 'A New Look for Holiness'.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
It was reminiscent of Dior's glamorous New Look, which ushered in a new era in fashion after World War Two.
From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2025
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
Paired with a very full skirt, it was dubbed the New Look by the press — and set off a sartorial revolution.
From New York Times ● Nov. 25, 2021
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