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 agency gives a Huntington’s disease treatment a new look.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 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
He could be the progenitor of a new look, a Christian Dior for the modern woman.
From Salon ● Mar. 27, 2026
With key personnel injured and players lacking form, Farrell's team has a new look this championship.
From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2026
She stared at him for a moment, and then, slowly, a new look gathered in her eyes—resourceful, crafty, and a trifle desperate.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
Appeared in the May 1, 2026, print edition as 'Oil Giants That Shunned Venezuela Take a New Look'.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 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
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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