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"looking the part" is a correct and commonly used phrase in written English.
It means that someone's appearance or actions match the expectations or requirements of a particular role or situation. Example: The new CEO of the company was not only highly qualified but also looked the part, with his crisp suit and confident demeanor. In this sentence, "looking the part" suggests that the CEO not only had the necessary skills for the job, but also had a professional appearance that fit his role as the leader of the company.
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looking the part
verb
Present participle of look the part
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And looking the part.
Always looking the part.
— she succeeded in looking the part.
He is looking the part in Price's Lowry-esque clothes.
It's all about looking the part and fitting in.
Make-up can be about looking the part.
She was apprehensive about looking the part, and so we set out in my van.
Winners of their last three league games, LA is finally looking the part.
And being only half Native, and not necessarily looking the part, is difficult.
THERE was Dad, dressed as a pirate for Halloween and looking the part for real.
Staff in professional-services firms spend most of their time dealing with clients; so looking the part is essential.
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