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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
Overall, however, the realistic outlook isn’t great for six of the Dolphins’ eight draftees to make an impact from scrimmage as rookies.
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2025
For others, the outlook with therapy is more optimistic.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 9 May 2025
The dip is so drastic for the global trade ecosystem that Maersk revised its global container outlook for the year.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 May 2025
In fact, Francis incorporated his love of the beautiful game into his outlook as pope – for him, sport was a way to communicate with people from all backgrounds and all corners of the globe.
—Carmen M. Nanko-Fernández, The Conversation, 9 May 2025
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2025
For others, the outlook with therapy is more optimistic.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 9 May 2025
The dip is so drastic for the global trade ecosystem that Maersk revised its global container outlook for the year.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 May 2025
In fact, Francis incorporated his love of the beautiful game into his outlook as pope – for him, sport was a way to communicate with people from all backgrounds and all corners of the globe.
—Carmen M. Nanko-Fernández, The Conversation, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlook
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Guides from Kaua‘i Backcountry Adventures drive guests on an open-air truck through a bamboo grove to a scenic overlook of the 5,148-foot-tall Mount Wai‘ale‘ale volcano, before reaching the canals.—
Rachel Ng,
AFAR Media,
7 May 2025
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There will be four bridge overlooks that offer shaded resting spots with seating.—
Yacob Reyes,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
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But ultimately, being a father has irrevocably improved Martin’s perspective on life.—
Karla Marie Sanford,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2025
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Working with female directors opens up a lot new perspectives — and that really makes a difference now that everyone’s looking for originality.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
17 May 2025
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Sasha Gusev, a statistical geneticist and associate professor at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, takes a different view.—
Kermit Pattison,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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In addition to planning for the right time, catching a view of the galaxy — and its shimmering band of stars stretched across the night sky – may require a bit of strategy.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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The next time the volcano erupts, the observatory even plans to publicly livestream the event, which has never been done before, Kelley said.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
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This Hubble image is the product of three Snapshot observing programs, which are brief observations slotted into time gaps between the orbiting observatory's longer studies.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
5 May 2025
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From a fundamental viewpoint, Deere & Company holds a current market capitalization of $134 billion.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, is committed to social justice and helping migrants, according to those who know him, mirroring the viewpoints of his predecessor, Pope Francis, who Trump feuded with over his hardline immigration polices during his first time.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Despite the road’s nauseating twists and turns, each lookout proved worthy of pause.—
Jennifer Hope Choi,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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There’s a nice shade structure and lookout point here.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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The tower then told the pilot that the plane was cleared to land on the runway.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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The latest version is being built near the Dubai Canal in Business Bay, an area that has become a mixed-use business and residential zone filled with high-rise luxury towers.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
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“Outlook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlook. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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