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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
Medved went into the season with an uncertain outlook.
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Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
The outlook at the federal level is grim.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Bhatta, recovering at home, thought about whether the experience had changed his outlook on tackling big mountains.
—Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 2026
Reynolds spoke to the Broward School Board in October and voiced a more optimistic outlook for the three unions that represent school district employees.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
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Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
The outlook at the federal level is grim.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Bhatta, recovering at home, thought about whether the experience had changed his outlook on tackling big mountains.
—Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 2026
Reynolds spoke to the Broward School Board in October and voiced a more optimistic outlook for the three unions that represent school district employees.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlook
Noun
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Known for its dramatic 300-foot canyon walls, scenic overlooks, and opportunities for hiking and climbing, the remote landscape is also part of the Antelope Valley.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
21 Mar. 2026
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Many accommodations feature private open-air baths supplied by Hakone’s volcanic hot springs, while the communal baths overlook verdant, wooded hillsides.—
Kelsey Eisen,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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But execs — some of whom will meet with Vice President JD Vance today — with a slightly longer perspective look at this moment and see mainly chaos, not profit.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Their perspectives should be central to the story, and Theroux’s even inadvertent sidelining of their experiences underscore a deeper issue facing the accurate portrayal of sexism and gender dynamics in documentaries.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2026
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Ideal for business trips to the region, the hotel’s spaces include the Spruce Meeting Room and Jupiter Pavilion, while outdoor venues include The Lawn and Jupiter Courtyard, offering versatile options for small gatherings, straight-forward celebrations, or meetings, all framed by mountain views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Some have argued that there is an apparent disconnect between the Christian messaging that Talarico has leaned so heavily into and his warmth toward what many view as a predatory industry.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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Our clients started the day with a private visit to Griffith Park, the observatory and the solar telescope led by Mike Simmons.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The researchers hope to further study IRAS 05189-2524 with XRISM, as well as collect observations with the forthcoming NewAthena spacecraft, set to be the largest X-ray observatory ever built.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Another viewpoint Another nonpartisan UCLA Jewish organization, the Jewish Faculty Resilience Group, is not protesting the government’s suit.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Repeatedly promoting the scientific but impractical viewpoint of neurologists and sleep experts completely ignores how humans live in the real world.—
Letters to the Editor,
Washington Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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Bus operators and conductors are lookouts for first responders and are on the scene before emergency personnel arrive.—
John Samuelsen,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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When asked about what warning signs for which the board should be on the lookout , Bellon pointed to two indicators that would show that risk to the global economy was decreasing.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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The worker then pulled the emergency brake to stop the train before getting off to inform the control tower.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Emails reviewed by The Sacramento Bee showed how the endowment donated the tower on the heels of a proposal to merge KVIE and CapRadio.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Outlook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlook. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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