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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 Several policymakers at the European Central Bank told CNBC last week that while the inflation path appeared positive — with tariffs potentially bringing inflation in the bloc down further — their broader outlook was now significantly more uncertain. Jenni Reid, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025 Here's how differences on economics play out: MAGA Republicans stand apart in their outlook for the U.S. economy. Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2025 Although Senga pitched extremely well throughout the spring, the starting pitching outlook still looked rather bleak when the Mets opened up shop at Citi Field back in the beginning of April. Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2025 The outlook has changed significantly since the Biden administration, however, some economists said. Max Zahn, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for outlook
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlook
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  • There will be four bridge overlooks that offer shaded resting spots with seating.
    Yacob Reyes, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Best View There are overlooks every couple of miles along Skyline, but the views really stack up around the midpoint as the road reaches its highest elevations.
    Graham Averill, Outside Online, 7 Mar. 2025
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  • Volunteering can also bring diverse perspectives to the table that a nonprofit might have otherwise missed out on.
    Turcois Ominek, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • From the European perspective, leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have sought U.S. guarantees for Ukraine's long-term security, as well as help with funding any eventual reconstruction of the devastated nation.
    Alex Leff, NPR, 23 Apr. 2025
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  • The rule includes everything from followers, likes, views, and comments.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
  • All views expressed in this article are the author's own.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
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  • Light pollution is a serious issue for night sky enthusiasts hoping to explore the cosmos from our vantage point on Earth, and is the primary reason why powerful observatories are built in remote locations, such as the Atacama Desert in Chile.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Astoundingly, that mirror is still in use today aboard the observatory.
    Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2025
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  • Harvard University took the extraordinary step of suing the Trump administration on April 21, 2025, claiming that the pressure campaign mounted on the school by the president and his Cabinet to force viewpoint diversity on campus violated the Constitution’s guarantees of free speech.
    Daniel Hall, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2025
  • This audit shall be performed and the same steps taken to establish viewpoint diversity every year during the period in which reforms are being implemented, which shall be at least until the end of 2028. Reforming Programs with Egregious Records of Antisemitism or Other Bias.
    Kayla Jimenez, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
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  • At its heart stands the Monsaraz Castle, once a strategic fortress, now a stunning lookout point.
    Monica Mendal, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
  • In addition to tourist information booths, these stamps are also available at major tourist attractions like temples and lookout points, plus each JR Railway train station.
    Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
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  • Construction on the tower is now expected to complete in 2027, CNN reported.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Progress in solving California’s unquestioned housing shortage can often be measured by the number of permits issued for new construction or conversions of existing office towers.
    Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025

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“Outlook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlook. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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