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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
While a host of fashion companies have charged into spring, reporting solid or very solid growth last quarter and raising their outlooks, the ripple effects of the war with Iran have PVH signaling some caution.
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Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
The formation of El Niño is forecast to lead to a busier-than-normal hurricane season in the Pacific and possibly a slightly below-normal season in the Atlantic basin, according to seasonal forecast outlooks.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 2 June 2026
The atmospheric scientist in me understands why seasonal outlooks are done.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Jim said there's potential for the stock to return to $220 and disagrees with bearish analysts' outlooks.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Glass walls frame sweeping ocean outlooks from most rooms inside the home, designed by local architect Morris Skenderian and completed in 1990.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Most of the respondents say their firms are seeing strong sales now and have stable profit outlooks.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
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
For Williams, a structure of feeling encompasses values, outlooks, expressions, and impulses that, while amorphous and broad, nevertheless structure culture and have real impacts in the world.
—Sonja Drimmer, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
The formation of El Niño is forecast to lead to a busier-than-normal hurricane season in the Pacific and possibly a slightly below-normal season in the Atlantic basin, according to seasonal forecast outlooks.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 2 June 2026
The atmospheric scientist in me understands why seasonal outlooks are done.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Jim said there's potential for the stock to return to $220 and disagrees with bearish analysts' outlooks.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Glass walls frame sweeping ocean outlooks from most rooms inside the home, designed by local architect Morris Skenderian and completed in 1990.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Most of the respondents say their firms are seeing strong sales now and have stable profit outlooks.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
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
For Williams, a structure of feeling encompasses values, outlooks, expressions, and impulses that, while amorphous and broad, nevertheless structure culture and have real impacts in the world.
—Sonja Drimmer, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlooks
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Take the scenic drive down Cape Royal Road, which has access to scenic overlooks like Point Imperial, the North Rim's highest point at 8,803 feet.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Plan to spend as much time as needed to pull over at scenic overlooks, explore the trails, and take in the beautiful desert setting.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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Almost a decade ago, ahead of his 80th birthday and a major exhibition of his works, friends and fans of David Hockney shared their perspectives on one of the world’s most popular artists in British Vogue.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colman Domingo, and David Koepp share their perspectives on the ending of Disclosure Day.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Following his arrest, Vishnevski told the outlet an agent with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had questioned him about his views on Ukraine and any associations with its citizens.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.—
Isabella Backman,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
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Funded by the National Science Foundation, the observatories have tracked everything from ocean circulation and marine ecosystems to climate change and extreme weather.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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New observatories and spacecraft missions are probing environments in our solar system that could potentially host life but have long remained hidden.—
Gideon Yoffe,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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With the deepfake storyline, for example, Stella (Greta Lee) and Alex’s different viewpoints are pitted against one another, reflecting the real world conversations people are having about AI’s use in society.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Even the mere existence of alternative viewpoints can feel threatening to some people with firm beliefs.—
Daryl Van Tongeren,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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What to see today There are plenty of hikes and lookouts throughout the park, from Halemaʻumaʻu Crater to the petroglyph field, featuring ancient rock carvings, along the Chain of Craters Road.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Inland, Dunk Island is covered in lush rainforest, with several trails leading to lookouts, quiet beaches, and the island’s high point, Mount Kootaloo, which sits at 900 feet above sea level.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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With its brilliant white surface reflecting the searing Spanish sun, the cross that crowns the Tower of Jesus Christ (the other 17 towers are dedicated to the 12 apostles, four Evangelists and the Virgin Mary) is as tall as a five-story building and weighs around 100 tons.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Deciding on a solution to the long-running turtle tizzy at I-95’s Exit 42, where 100-foot-tall light towers burn so brightly experts say the glow disrupts sea turtle nesting on beaches 12 miles away, has state and local government officials at loggerheads.—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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“Outlooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlooks. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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