outlooks

Definition of outlooksnext
plural of outlook
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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 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 Hurricane outlooks for 2026 do show conditions trending toward a normal or below-normal season, thanks to a potential El Niño in the Pacific Ocean, but that's not the whole story, forecasters said. Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 Four specialists will discuss their outlooks for non-US stocks and hold a Q&A. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 While outlooks for young people looked increasingly dire due to economic crises and deep social divisions, the music became openly critical of Orbán’s government. Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026 While outlooks for young people looked increasingly dire due to economic crises and deep social divisions, the music became openly critical of Orbán’s regime. ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026 Economic outlooks for both Oakland and the Bay Area as a whole had appeared bleak over the next year, even before the United States’ and Israel’s war with Iran made financial predictions more uncertain. Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026 On this venture, you’ll be rewarded with some engaging outlooks. Anthony Fredericks, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026 The Treasury is planning to meet with state regulators, which directly oversee insurers in the US, to discuss emerging risks and outlooks for the sector, the agency said in an April statement. Katanga Johnson, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026 Researchers will be honing their forecasts as the season approaches, and will release additional outlooks in June, July and August. Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
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Noun
  • Take in the two permanent hiking trails at your own pace, leaving plenty of time to bask in the vastness and solitude of the scenic overlooks.
    Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Known for its dramatic 300-foot canyon walls, scenic overlooks, and opportunities for hiking and climbing, the remote landscape is also part of the Antelope Valley.
    Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 21 Mar. 2026
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  • Sweeney details the impact of their pairing from multiple perspectives, including all four spouses and their adolescent offspring.
    Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Even with all these characters milling about, the revival makes sure to honor the original series’ balanced perspectives.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
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  • Stunning photos taken by the crew were released on Tuesday, April 7, one day after their loop around the moon, showing spectacular views and a solar eclipse in space.
    Mark Osborne, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Recognized as one of the best beach towns in California, Carmel-by-the-Sea welcomes visitors with a quaint shopping district, charming seaside views, and a fresh ocean breeze.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
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  • By studying them in ultraviolet light that terrestrial observatories can’t access because of Earth’s UV-blocking ozone layer, the project could literally shed more light on the still-mysterious details of stellar activity across the galaxy.
    Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2026
  • As both observatories continue their missions, researchers plan to build on these observations, tracking Saturn's evolving atmosphere, monitoring storm systems and refining models of its complex climate.
    Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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  • However, more adventure-minded travelers will love the independence of a car, available for rent from Paradise Jeep Rentals in Great Harbour, to access hilltop viewpoints of the craggy, windswept north coast, or rental homes hidden in the island's interior.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Toossi follows the interplay of the differing viewpoints and lived experiences.
    Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The trail at Maiden Rock Bluff State Natural Area boasts one of the prettiest lookouts on the entire Mississippi.
    Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The group ate meals that were delivered to her, posted lookouts for social workers and cops and stored drugs, guns and ammunition in her apartment.
    Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Onlookers gawked from the balconies of nearby condo towers.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Airports have been closed, office blocks and residential towers hit, and lives disrupted in myriad ways by air raid sirens and nights spent hiding in bathrooms or under stairs.
    Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026

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“Outlooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlooks. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

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