Thesaurus results for OUTLOOKS

outlooks

noun

plural of outlook

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 Bloomberg's compilation of 2026 institutional outlooks specifically highlights private assets continuing their ascent as a consensus theme across major firms. — Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Although money from the first year of the league’s 11-year, $76 billion national media deals helped prop up that total, revenue came in lower than prior outlooks due largely to the suffering regional sports network business. — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 9 July 2026 Matching offer sheets could have totally blown up any of those teams’ salary outlooks. — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 6 July 2026 The film uses their contrasting outlooks to raise questions about the responsibilities of witnessing tragedy through a camera lens. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2026 Nothing is certain except for the promise of many sexy montages and lots of sweeping shots of scenic outlooks. — Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 The credit ratings under review for downgrade previously had stable outlooks. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026 Many other Wall Street strategists set year-end S & P 500 targets as opposed to 12-month outlooks. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 June 2026 The house rises three stories through the oaks with valley views staged from nearly every level and balconies and decks stacked like outlooks on a trail. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2026

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Noun

Some travelers are drawn to the neon signs and roadside attractions of Route 66, while others prefer mountain overlooks or dramatic coastal scenery.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
Duckworth said fans aren't simply looking for scenic overlooks or filming locations.

— Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

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Her post received 22,000 likes, and Elon Musk—who regularly boosts white-supremacist perspectives—and Joe Rogan have made similar claims about the group being a false-flag operation.

— Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 8 July 2026

Definition of perspectives

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There are early signs that views may have changed in the six years since the governing board unanimously voted to eliminate SAT and ACT requirements.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
The 24-year-old South Korean artist will also be performing on the Museum’s Ray Charles Rooftop Terrance, where attendees can enjoy the show with views of downtown Los Angeles.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of views

Noun

Modern infrared observatories such as the James Webb Space Telescope can detect these cooler, fainter stars far more effectively than optical telescopes, helping astronomers refine estimates of the galaxy’s true stellar population.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
Despite its age, astrophysicists still rely on Swift’s multi-wavelength instruments to identify and locate gamma-ray bursts for follow-up observations by other observatories.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026

Definition of observatories

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In fact, some of the best ideas have come from team members who shared new experiences and viewpoints.

— Terri Eagle, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
One of their favorites is driving to one of Oregon’s scenic viewpoints, Pilot Butte, to watch the sunset, where Middaugh often brings her professional camera, while Ward happily snaps photos on his iPhone.

— Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026

Definition of viewpoints

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Haaland towers over his father and mentor, the former Norway international Alfie, and most opponents, but that late development is held up as an inspiration to youngsters in his homeland.

— Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Expect truffle pizza, lobster rolls, seafood towers, bottle specials, and French Mediterranean favorites alongside the skyline views.

— Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

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