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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 Katrina O’Connell, executive vice president and chief financial officer, said the company is remaining mindful as trade policy evolves of its financial outlook for the remainder of 2025. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025 Overall, the findings challenge the notion that a positive outlook leads to disengagement. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 This includes inflationary expectations, employment, and the growth outlook. Robert Hormats, Time, 3 Sep. 2025 Walmart has an upbeat outlook on the season, based on steady back-to-school shopping. David Moin, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for outlook
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  • Tracing the contours of the Rio Grande through Big Bend Ranch State Park, the River Road passes hoodoos and a dizzying overlook called the Big Hill.
    Eva Frederick, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Scenic trails, sweeping overlooks and welcoming mountain towns are all within easy reach, without the need for exhausting drives or endless winding roads.
    Taryn White, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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  • With a shift in perspective and a few budget-friendly swaps, a plastic-free kitchen is possible for you, too.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Before receiving his sentence, Johnson asked the judge to view his actions from the perspective of a father.
    Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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  • This livestream from The Virtual Telescope Project will share real-time views from Italy, where totality begins just as the full moon appears on the eastern horizon.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Its crown jewel was the balcony, which opened up to uninterrupted views of the lake and the hotel's waterfront promenade.
    Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
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  • The website’s mobile observatory — which moves about in search of clear skies — will this year be in Cyprus, where the partial eclipse phases occur 30 minutes after moonrise, with totality an hour after that.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • These observatories triangulate cosmic radio signals to determine Earth’s orientation in space.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
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  • During his meeting with employees on Thursday, Duffy expressed the latter viewpoint.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The line connects the bustling Praça dos Restauradores in Baixa (downtown Lisbon) with the lively Bairro Alto district and the São Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
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  • Be on the lookout soon for more information regarding all six schools' revenue-sharing plans and more.
    Payton Titus, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
  • More importantly, the most recent of these sightings, just two years ago, was by a railroad passenger, so keep a lookout for a tall, hairy figure, or for massive footprints, which are also commonly reported, and listen for the mysterious creature’s spine-tingling howls.
    The Editors, Outside, 31 Aug. 2025
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  • Video reviewed and verified by ABC News shows the moment the tower collapses, rippling the canvas of an encampment's tents.
    Morgan Winsor, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The 11-story observation tower has two decks, one at 26 feet and the other at 126 feet, giving a view that stretches into Warren and Butler counties and downtown Cincinnati.
    David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Outlook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlook. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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