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as in overlooks
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 perspectives
a way of looking at or thinking about something
tried to keep a cheerful outlook on life
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as in views
all that can be seen from a certain point
the outlook from the tower is spectacular in all directions
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Recent Examples of outlooks
Major hospitality companies Hilton, Hyatt and Wyndham also cut their full-year outlooks, citing the challenging macro environment and softening consumer demand amid concerns that travelers are holding off on trips.
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Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Despite a limited sample size, these five draft-eligible prospects have been pleasant surprises in 2025 and have helped their NFL Draft outlooks.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Europe’s shrinking denim market also weighed heavy on outlooks.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
Its recent breakout signals upside ahead, supported by resilient sales, positive analyst outlooks, and a deep late-stage pipeline.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Looking forward, temperatures will likely return to above-average levels in western Michigan between September 9 and 15, according to temperature outlooks from the NWS Climate Prediction Center.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
For investors used to blockbuster beats and aggressive outlooks from the AI bellwether that helped drive this year’s rally, the update fell short.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Complicating matters, tech companies are approaching multiple power utility providers within the same state, or across several states seeking multiple bids for the same project, inflating power demand outlooks, investors and other power experts said.
—Laila Kearney, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
The difficulty is forming a cohesive force out of a mosaic of former rebels with a broad range of experiences, ideological outlooks, and varying degrees of discipline.
—Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Apr. 2025
Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Despite a limited sample size, these five draft-eligible prospects have been pleasant surprises in 2025 and have helped their NFL Draft outlooks.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Europe’s shrinking denim market also weighed heavy on outlooks.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
Its recent breakout signals upside ahead, supported by resilient sales, positive analyst outlooks, and a deep late-stage pipeline.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Looking forward, temperatures will likely return to above-average levels in western Michigan between September 9 and 15, according to temperature outlooks from the NWS Climate Prediction Center.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
For investors used to blockbuster beats and aggressive outlooks from the AI bellwether that helped drive this year’s rally, the update fell short.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Complicating matters, tech companies are approaching multiple power utility providers within the same state, or across several states seeking multiple bids for the same project, inflating power demand outlooks, investors and other power experts said.
—Laila Kearney, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
The difficulty is forming a cohesive force out of a mosaic of former rebels with a broad range of experiences, ideological outlooks, and varying degrees of discipline.
—Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlooks
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Several spots around town provide stunning overlooks of the modern state capitol framed by fall foliage and the winding riverbank, including—perhaps most notably—Daniel Boone’s grave site, which sits on a hillcrest at the Frankfort Cemetery.—
Robin Roenker,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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While Michigan features dozens of places to take in fall color — including famous locations like Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Brockway Mountain Drive — here's a closer look at five of Michigan's top scenic overlooks.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Advanced computational algorithms then combine these multiple perspectives to reconstruct a detailed 3D image, offering a compact and efficient approach to high-resolution imaging that could transform how researchers study complex structures.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Far from novelties, these Copenhagen tours offer new perspectives on the Danish capital city’s history, trendy neighborhoods, and daily life, often in ways a bus tour simply cannot.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Guests can stroll to the winery patio to enjoy by-the-glass specials, vineyard views, lawn games, and fried chicken sandwiches from local favorite MJ Heritage Farms to kick off a Calistoga weekend.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Colombian president is known for his controversial views on cocaine, suggesting in February that cocaine is no worse than whiskey.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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Moskowitz has reported live from rocket launches, space shuttle liftoffs and landings, suborbital spaceflight training, mountaintop observatories, and more.—
Clara Moskowitz,
Scientific American,
10 Sep. 2025
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Most large observatories are in the Southern Hemisphere, where 3I/ATLAS will be best placed, so expect numerous images to be shared over the coming days and weeks.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The opposing viewpoints on whole milk illuminate a growing debate in nutrition science.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Mynatts are among the rising ranks of parents and caregivers frustrated by one-size-fits-all schooling who are seeking something more aligned with their values and viewpoints—whether progressive or conservative.—
Kerry McDonald,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Excavating wetlands, as various studies have suggested, would yield soil that could be mounded into sound-blocking berms, as at Brooklyn Bridge Park; lookouts, as on Governors Island; and undulating grasslands like those at Freshkills.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
9 Sep. 2025
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Outdoor enthusiasts can book a horseback ride or guided hikes through Cocora Valley that lead to hidden lookouts.—
Boris Seckovic,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Aug. 2025
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San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images A total of 2,977 people were killed on 9/11, including 2,606 in New York at the towers, 125 at the Pentagon, and 246 passengers and crew aboard the four planes.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Imagine stacking three Eiffel towers on top of each other, and then adding a 40-story building.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Outlooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlooks. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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