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.
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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
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
I pushed out of Mandy’s arms for a new look at her.
From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine
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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
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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