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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Haaland will be hoping his new look brings even more goals as he aims to get off the mark when Enzo Maresca's side face Bournemouth at 14:00 BST on Sunday.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 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
In 2025, Wet Leg returned with a new look, an improved sound, and a sophomore album, “Moisturizer,” as a cherry on top.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026
The first trailer drew massive viewership online, though some fans expressed puzzlement at the show’s new look and feel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
That I want a new look like that model in the magazine, so that maybe people will start to see me differently and treat me differently.
From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake
Appeared in the August 31, 2026, print edition as 'A New Look at the Universe'.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
It's a busy little high street despite some recent shop closures, including New Look and Bodycare.
From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2026
Dior invented the New Look and galvanized a generation of shoppers.
From New York Times ● Jun. 19, 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
In 1957, however, at the height of Dior’s New Look renown, this was not a straightforward proposition.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 13, 2022
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