outlooks

noun

plural of outlook
1
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
2
as in perspectives
a way of looking at or thinking about something tried to keep a cheerful outlook on life

Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in views
all that can be seen from a certain point the outlook from the tower is spectacular in all directions

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of outlooks Markets and consumers have diverged in their opinions and outlooks over the past five years. — Derek Horstmeyer, Fortune, 31 July 2026 Wall Street analysts lowered their outlooks for Meta Platforms as investors send the stock lower on fears its capital expenditures on artificial intelligence won’t yield as strong of a return on investment. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 30 July 2026 The report was established as a response to that year’s State of the Union address by President Ford and the Democratic response, neither of which mentioned the economic outlooks for Black Americans. — Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 These teams will have to quickly interpret shifting playoff outlooks to decide how much to commit for 2026. — Tim Britton, New York Times, 27 July 2026 So Johnson and Ellsworth will continue trying to change the lives and outlooks of kids in KC’s underserved communities. — Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 After the How to Make a Killing actress, 31, and the Bleachers frontman, 42, separated just shy of their third wedding anniversary, an insider says the pair simply had different outlooks on life. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlooks
  1. overlooks
  2. perspectives
  3. views
  4. observatories
  5. viewpoints
  6. lookouts
  7. towers
Noun
  • Stops Along the Route The route has blufftop overlooks, historic bridges, sculpture gardens and river access points spread across 250 miles, and pulling over often is a big part of the road trip strategy here.
    — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2026
  • Beyond the waterfalls, travelers can drive the Historic Columbia River Highway or stop at scenic overlooks for sweeping views of the gorge.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of overlooks
Noun
  • To express multiple perspectives on the yearslong struggle against exploitation, Wounaan elected authorities and community members nominated people based on their expertise and experience.
    — Chenier Carpio Opua, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The ultimate goal was to establish a permissible exposure limit for humans on the Red Planet by compiling a comprehensive set of expert perspectives regarding Martian dust toxicology, exposure pathways and mitigation strategies.
    — Leonard David, Space.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of perspectives
Noun
  • The 15-minute video, which garnered more than half a million views, resonated with others who had also lost money, anonymously detailing their own debts in thousands of comments.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Other sections feature views of the Washington Monument and the Smithsonian's National Air & Space Museum.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of views
Noun
  • With the James Webb Space Telescope, next-generation ground observatories, and future missions on the horizon, these seven worlds are unlikely to remain the most astonishing for long.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Without intervention, one of the most scientifically productive space observatories ever launched could burn up in the atmosphere later this year.
    — Lee Billings, Scientific American, 29 July 2026
Definition of observatories
Noun
  • Cameras integrated into the horn assembly provide multiple viewpoints, including feeds from the arms, tools, and legs, while also serving as backup vision if joint sensors fail.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
  • At the same time, numerous other viewpoints across Jabaloyas and the wider Sierra de Albarracín region will offer outstanding views of totality.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of viewpoints
Noun
  • Dogs are natural lookouts who love to survey their territory.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
  • This family-friendly beach features a boardwalk with lookouts, playground, volleyball courts, and horseshoe pits.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
Definition of lookouts
Noun
  • The city canceled a visit by code inspectors to examine unpermitted walls in the units, marking the latest setback in a years-long fight for residents to reclaim their building, one of Miami’s largest condo towers.
    — Joan Chrissos, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • The trio of high-rise towers was intended to house luxury condominiums, apartments, a five-star Park Hyatt hotel and an indoor mall that would include deluxe shops and restaurants.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of towers

Browse Nearby Words

outlook
outlooks
out loud
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Outlooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlooks. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on outlooks

Nglish: Translation of outlooks for Spanish Speakers

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of nurture

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

'Sneaked' or 'Snuck': Which is correct?

Why does English have so many silent letters?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Aug. 7

How long is a jiffy?
See More

Popular

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
fridge-magnet-letters
Drop a Letter Quiz August 2026 Drop a letter from a word to make a totally diffe...
See All