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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
Meanwhile, President Trump’s new tariff measures have pushed up import costs, adding to the inflation outlook.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2025
That logic seemed to shift the outlook for some on the committee who may not have felt any changes were necessary at the start of the process, an encouraging sign for those, like myself, who hoped the room would be open-minded.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 31 July 2025
The accelerating growth in Azure revenues, coupled with improving profitability and a robust outlook, points towards a sustained upward revision in its valuation multiple.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
But their forecast has nearly halved since then, settling at an adjusted outlook of $16 per share.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2025
That logic seemed to shift the outlook for some on the committee who may not have felt any changes were necessary at the start of the process, an encouraging sign for those, like myself, who hoped the room would be open-minded.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 31 July 2025
The accelerating growth in Azure revenues, coupled with improving profitability and a robust outlook, points towards a sustained upward revision in its valuation multiple.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
But their forecast has nearly halved since then, settling at an adjusted outlook of $16 per share.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlook
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Rushing to replace the relationship instead of honoring what was lost overlooks what made that bond irreplaceable.—
Brian N. Chin,
The Conversation,
25 July 2025
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Driving down the Pacific Coast Highway, stopping in all the major cities and at all scenic overlooks.—
Matthew Cupelli,
IndyStar,
18 July 2025
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Now comes the exciting or fear-inducing part, depending on your perspective, salary negotiations.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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But from a social perspective, disgrace and ruin were very real, pressing threats.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
28 July 2025
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Kiser's request is part of her legal effort to block records about Trigg's death from public view.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
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The views expressed in this article are the writer's own.—
Brett Kittredge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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From the outset, the goal was to build the grandest residence on rails, combining the richness of a ‘cabinet of curiosities’ and the wonder of being inside an astronomical observatory.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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In the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, an observatory was built atop the Vatican Library and Museum, in what is known as the Tower of the Winds.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Here's the timeline of events Chelsea Glover, a senior staff attorney on the case who is also with Muslim Legal Fund of America, said the suit is important to affirm the right to protest peacefully no matter the viewpoint.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The speakers elaborated on philosophies and viewpoints that shaped their works, such as the importance of having stories, myths and common beliefs in a society.—
Kristen Taketa,
Mercury News,
28 July 2025
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The state and national parks, almost all of which are free to access, have nearly endless trails and scenic lookouts.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
27 July 2025
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Under Canvas Grand Canyon is well situated near the Mather Point and Grandview Point lookouts, while Under Canvas Lake Powell-Grand Staircase is a great launch spot for those looking to take a pontoon boat tour through the breathtaking slot canyons.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Following the dedication, Belly announces their plans to get married in August from across the seafood tower.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
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Begin with bubbling escargot or a rich, creamy foie gras, but the showstopper is the seafood tower filled with tuna tartare, East Coast oysters, shrimp and lobster with mignonette sauce.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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“Outlook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlook. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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