Looking at the things around us, we can use synonyms to describe the overall appearance or impression that we get. Some synonyms for the phrase "look of things" include the "appearance," "outward appearance," "aspect," "outward aspect," "visual impression," "visual aspect," or "outward look." When we use these synonyms, it allows us to provide a broader spectrum of description of the things around us by zooming in on the appearance and look of things. So whether we are looking at a room, a person, or a work of art, we can have a range of vocabulary to describe what we see and perceive.