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 The easy to moderate-level trails were well marked and maintained, crowd-free, and complete with stunning outlooks the entire way. — Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Some regions of Michigan could face a chance of thunderstorms and cloudy skies overnight, according to local National Weather Service outlooks. — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The report follows strong results last week from fellow drug distributors Cencora and McKesson , both of which beat expectations and raised their full-year outlooks. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 The seasonal precipitation and temperature outlooks, both issued on July 16, are four-and-a-half month predictions valid from December 2026 to February 2027. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2026 As with other forecasters that have downgraded their outlooks, the university researchers pointed to the effect of El Niño weather conditions suppressing tropical activity in the Atlantic. — Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ — Test yourself on airport architecture and Olympic outlooks. — FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Teams that will have to quickly interpret shifting playoff outlooks to decide how much to commit for 2026. — Tim Britton, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026 The company raised its spending and revenue outlooks in the middle of the month. — Ryan Vlastelica, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026

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Noun

But the scenic Rim Drive is another popular option, with panoramic lake views and ample overlooks.

— Sierra Vandervort, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026
Designated an All-American Road, the route packs in eight state parks, historic landmarks, beaches, art galleries, and unforgettable overlooks.

— Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 7 Aug. 2026

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This stark contrast in valuations and the differing perspectives between MLB and the Players Association are setting the stage for contentious negotiations, with a potential lockout looming.

— Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
For 10 weeks, interns work closely with award-winning journalists in a fast-paced, 24-hour news environment where their experiences and perspectives are valued.

— Washington Post staff, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of perspectives

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The pair also exchanged views on recent diplomatic efforts aimed at advancing political and diplomatic solutions, the statement read, without going into further details.

— August 20, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Rooms come with views of the mountain or Cheyenne Lake; six Cape Cod–style cottages, most with eight bedrooms, are separate from the main hotel, located along the eighteenth fairway of the East Course.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of views

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The effects would be especially disruptive in Antarctica, where observatories take advantage of the continent’s remote, dry conditions and the round-the-clock darkness of polar winter to study subtle signals such as the cosmic microwave background.

— Arielle Frommer, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026
The spectacular images are therefore only the visible layer of what these observatories are doing.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026

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Bungee jumping, paragliding, mountain biking, rock climbing—the river canyon has it all, plus plenty of viewpoints to capture the dramatic scenery.

— Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2026
That’s the moment to slow down, seek perspective and alternate viewpoints, not speed up.

— Big Think, Big Think, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of viewpoints

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Government fire investigators also found broken equipment at one of the Mesa-Sylmar towers during a tour of the site with Edison after the fire.

— Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Winding through miles of pristine farmland and countryside will be more than 300 high-voltage steel towers with an average height of 145 feet, the height of a 14-story building.

— Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026

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