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
British
noun
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The findings offer a new look at biological changes that may begin long before noticeable problems with memory or thinking appear.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026
Now 29 and an A.I. executive at Meta, Wang’s got a new look.
From Slate ● Oct. 3, 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
Eight changes from the World Cup final starting XV and a new captain in Megan Jones, who is standing in for pregnant skipper Zoe Stratford, brought a new look to the world champions.
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2026
She also did various hair products, swirling her white mane into a cow pie on top of her head, “For today’s new look of luxury!”
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
Appeared in the August 31, 2026, print edition as 'A New Look at the Universe'.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 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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