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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 view
all that can be seen from a certain point the outlook from the tower is spectacular in all directions

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How does the noun outlook differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of outlook are anticipation, foretaste, and prospect. While all these words mean "an advance realization of something to come," outlook suggests a forecasting of the future.

a favorable outlook for the economy

Where would anticipation be a reasonable alternative to outlook?

The synonyms anticipation and outlook are sometimes interchangeable, but anticipation implies a prospect or outlook that involves advance suffering or enjoyment of what is foreseen.

the anticipation of her arrival

When is foretaste a more appropriate choice than outlook?

In some situations, the words foretaste and outlook are roughly equivalent. However, foretaste implies an actual though brief or partial experience of something forthcoming.

the frost was a foretaste of winter

When could prospect be used to replace outlook?

While in some cases nearly identical to outlook, prospect implies expectation of a particular event, condition, or development of definite interest or concern.

the prospect of a quiet weekend

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Recent Examples of outlook Surveys may register anxiety, but actual behavior, of both consumers and businesses, suggests a more measured outlook. Joe Nimmons, Denver Post, 9 July 2025 Those with kindly outlooks might believe that people comfy with that kind of damage might not understand its impact. Pat Beall, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2025 Because even without the political stink, the Tesla’s financial outlook is suddenly looking notably worse. Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 8 July 2025 An early scene between Lois and Clark beautifully sets up the conflict in their relationship between his positivity and sunny outlook for the world and her downright cynicism. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for outlook
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  • Driving the loop road through the park takes around two hours with stops at the overlooks, each giving a unique and often expansive view of the rock formations.
    Robert Annis, Outside Online, 3 July 2025
  • The overlook of the Colorado River, winding 2,000 feet below, is one of the most iconic vistas in the Southwest.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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  • From an economic perspective, it is not guaranteed their benefits will exceed the costs.
    James Broughel, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • From Washington’s perspective, the landscape hasn’t changed for these negotiations.
    Victor Williams, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
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  • In the video, Mamdani sheds more light on his views of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
    Gabe Friedman, Sun Sentinel, 7 July 2025
  • Manistique Boardwalk Stretching nearly two miles along the Lake Michigan shoreline, the city's namesake boardwalk has sweeping water views and offers a gentle, breezy stroll through some of Manistique's most scenic spots.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
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  • Still, Rawls noted SpaceX’s co-authored paper is only focused on one observatory and one satellite constellation under normal conditions — not when the satellites have been recently launched, are being de-orbited or going through a malfunction.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
  • Most of the above is pretty standard for a high-end ranch estate, but West Creek outdoes most other spreads with an astrological observatory for stargazing, with the high elevation and dark desert setting making for easy spotting of constellations and planets.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 July 2025
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  • From a fundamental viewpoint, Snap-on currently holds a market capitalization of $17 billion.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • The popular Overlooks Trail leads about a half-mile to a first lookout and another half-mile to a second viewpoint above Upheaval Dome.
    Mike Bezemek, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 July 2025
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  • To aid in detection efforts, staffed fire lookouts remain on high alert, continuously scanning the landscape for smoke.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
  • That said, James Cameron's epic reaches the pinnacle of disaster-movie impudence with the distasteful suggestion that the most celebrated tragedy of the 20th century occurred because a few lookouts were distracted by Kate and Leo sucking face.
    EW Staff Published, EW.com, 3 July 2025
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  • The hotel tower, which is expected to open in 2031, will also feature a 76,000-square-foot Skyloop, an multi-level observation deck about 245 meters above ground, providing panoramic views of the city and the harbor.
    Jonathan Burgos, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • The site at 145 St. and Lenox Ave. will include 338 affordable units across three buildings: two towers at 30 and 32 stories tall, with a third 8-story building set to contain 90 affordable senior units funded by the city’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development.
    Téa Kvetenadze, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025

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“Outlook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlook. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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