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as in overlook
a high place or structure from which a wide view is possible
the cliff-top outlook provides an expansive view of the sleepy village down in the valley
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as in perspective
a way of looking at or thinking about something
tried to keep a cheerful outlook on life
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Recent Examples of outlook
Some deals will look bad on paper but wind up being worth it if the free-agent acquisitions meaningfully improve teams’ outlook for next season and beyond.
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Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Seasonal outcomes are shaped by multiple influences, meaning an El Niño outlook should be treated as an indication of changing probabilities rather than a guarantee.
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Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Forecasters have said the outlook for summer across the United States shows a widespread likelihood of temperatures reaching above the historical average for much of the country.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
However, the outlook is far from settled.
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Miami Herald Staff Report,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for outlook
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Seasonal outcomes are shaped by multiple influences, meaning an El Niño outlook should be treated as an indication of changing probabilities rather than a guarantee.
—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Forecasters have said the outlook for summer across the United States shows a widespread likelihood of temperatures reaching above the historical average for much of the country.
—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
However, the outlook is far from settled.
—
Miami Herald Staff Report,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for outlook
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlook
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Inside the monument, hit Harper’s Corner Road, a 31-mile-long (each way) scenic drive delivering a series of dramatic overlooks.
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The twisting blacktop was built for travelers seeking Appalachian overlooks and a panoramic drive for all seasons, with undulating slopes of color in the fall and a bounty of forest canopy in summer.
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Beyond building technical skills — like using a sewing machine — Galvan began expanding her perspective on the fashion world itself.
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Still, the project demonstrated how alternative data sources can add another layer of perspective alongside traditional statistics.
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But a recent poll shows that a majority abroad have a negative view of the country.
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His view comes despite some opinion polls showing the Republican Party has a higher disapproval rating.
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Over the course of its six-year mission, the observatory will image the entire sky around the Milky Way, monitoring galaxies and galaxy clusters dating back 10 billion years.
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The space agency had to stop most of the observatory's scientific operations to reduce drag and slow its descent from orbit.
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Experts disagree on whether the 2023 restriction was justified in the first place, and that piece reflects a critical safety viewpoint, not consensus.
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But a closer reading of Manfred's answer indicates that Major League Baseball has always and will continue to privilege certain viewpoints over others.
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There are stunning views of the city from the various lookouts atop Mount Royal.
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The agency has also been urging doctors to be on the lookout and report any cases.
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In addition to museums and university buildings, Pei’s oeuvre includes chapels, public plazas and air traffic control towers.
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According to the report, the southern pool deck edge became unseated from a supporting wall, causing a slab to sag and break away from the middle tower face.
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“Outlook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlook. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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