a new or changed appearance, approach, etc., especially one characterized by marked departure from the previous or traditional one.
(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.
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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
Was there someone who ... was powerful who let him off the hook, and I just thought it was a good time to take a new look at it like a cold case detective would.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
He could be the progenitor of a new look, a Christian Dior for the modern woman.
From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026
Creating the new look took about three months.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2025
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
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