PERKS (UP) Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

perks (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of perk (up)

as in brightens

to become glad or hopeful we perked up once the sun came out

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as in lifts

to move from a lower to a higher place or position the dog tilts her head and perks up her ears whenever someone speaks to her

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Meanwhile, glycerin, betaine, sodium hyaluronate, panthenol, and beta-glucan flood the area with hydration, while niacinamide brightens the look of dullness and uneven tone.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026
Its dewy coverage gives cheeks a bright, doll-like, natural flush that highlights the cheekbones and brightens complexions.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026

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The 30-year-old project manager was previously married for three months and looks up to her parents, who have been together for 40 years, for love inspiration.

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
By contrast, a research assistant who simply looks up stock market data from Brazil, for example, could easily be replaced by AI.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of looks up

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And autonomy raises the cost of error, because outputs turn into actions.

— Emily Lewis-Pinnell, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
The Federal Open Market Committee typically raises rates to help tame inflation, which rose faster than paychecks over the year in July and has remained above the Fed’s 2% target for five years.

— Rachel Barber, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

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