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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
The state of play and outlook for Skydance Animation Madrid was in focus on Thursday, the third day of the fifth edition of Iberseries & Platino Industria in Madrid, Spain.
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
Despite a lifetime of medical challenges, Arenas maintains a determined and positive outlook on his new diagnosis.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Despite tariff concerns, Tennessee business leaders remain optimistic about the state's economic outlook.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
Burr had an entirely different outlook on the event from the inside.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
Despite a lifetime of medical challenges, Arenas maintains a determined and positive outlook on his new diagnosis.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Despite tariff concerns, Tennessee business leaders remain optimistic about the state's economic outlook.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
Burr had an entirely different outlook on the event from the inside.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlook
Noun
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Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park features hiking, biking, equestrian trails, picnic areas, and a scenic overlook.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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The often snowy State Route 67, stretching some 43 miles south from Jacob Lake Inn to the lodge and scenic overlooks, goes unplowed after the first big storm.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Most of the footage was filmed by astronauts, with Wang’s perspective guiding the story.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
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From a business perspective, the deal seems to make sense.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Presented with that statement, Amorim had a different view.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The mountains are awash with vibrant autumnal hues, which can be admired by driving the Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway, biking the Catskill Scenic Trail, or hiking the many trails with sweeping views of the area.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The observatory has faced tens of thousands of dollars in damages, Kaltenecker said, and lost gear and important plant life.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Oct. 2025
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These observatories measure dark energy, which makes up 68% of the universe’s total mass and energy.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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Hiking trails, scenic drives, and accessible viewpoints make for easy exploring.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Through immersive reenactments and present-day interviews, the docuseries details paranormal encounters from the viewpoint of those who lived them.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
4 Oct. 2025
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Park roads, lookouts, trails and open-air memorials are directed to stay open; however, buildings and facilities that generally remain locked during business hours, such as visitor centers, will remain closed.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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There are people in need everywhere, and this experience has taught me to be on the lookout.—
Maureen Carrig,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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Ross towers over the 5-foot, 4 and a half-inch Dumond — his primary handler — and the other horses in the stable, who range from 1,100 to 1,200 pounds.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Developers are pitching five buildings for the site, each described as two stories tall but capped at 80 feet, shorter than the 120-foot power towers already standing nearby.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Outlook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlook. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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