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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
The center begins issuing tropical outlooks every six hours on May 15 for the Atlantic and the Eastern Pacific.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 12 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 Street, however, was more interested in capital expenditure outlooks, and Microsoft's roughly $190 billion guide on top of its other challenges led to a weekly loss.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 6 May 2026
As noted, our reporters shared post-draft outlooks for all 32 teams.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Airlines around the world are cutting flights and profit outlooks, putting disproportionate pressure on smaller carriers that cannot easily pass on costs to travelers.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 3 May 2026
The clearest example of the two companies’ seesawing outlooks is in performance running.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Current wildland fire outlooks from the National Interagency Coordination Center show a higher-than-normal risk of wildfire activity in parts of Northern California this summer.
—Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Wall Street downgrades the American consumer Both banks have revised their outlooks lower.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 12 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 Street, however, was more interested in capital expenditure outlooks, and Microsoft's roughly $190 billion guide on top of its other challenges led to a weekly loss.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 6 May 2026
As noted, our reporters shared post-draft outlooks for all 32 teams.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Airlines around the world are cutting flights and profit outlooks, putting disproportionate pressure on smaller carriers that cannot easily pass on costs to travelers.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 3 May 2026
The clearest example of the two companies’ seesawing outlooks is in performance running.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Current wildland fire outlooks from the National Interagency Coordination Center show a higher-than-normal risk of wildfire activity in parts of Northern California this summer.
—Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Wall Street downgrades the American consumer Both banks have revised their outlooks lower.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlooks
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After flying into Reno-Tahoe International Airport, take the 45-minute drive along the winding mountain pass, with plenty of overlooks to take in the panoramic views.—
Daria Bachmann,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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And former President Obama was part of many small but important decisions, from how the food tastes, the height of barriers at the overlooks, and the art pieces that all tell a story.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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In Gemini, Mercury wants to ask questions, compare perspectives, gather information and connect dots.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Surround yourself with people who have diverse perspectives.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The spa The bright-white spa has six treatment rooms, an adults-only infinity pool with panoramic ocean views, and a full-service salon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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There’s a reason the video has more than 16 million views in 22 hours since it was posted.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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The asteroid was identified several days ago by astronomers at five observatories, including Farpoint Observatory in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, and Mount Lemmon Observatory in Arizona’s Santa Catalina Mountains.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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In Western Australia, 89% of visitors surveyed showed interest in traveling specifically for stargazing, and the sector continues to grow through astronomical observatories, dark sky preserves, aurora viewing, dark sky festivals and astrophotography destinations.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
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Polarization has been rising for years, recently spilling over into increasingly partisan viewpoints and even outright hostility.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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Many images and messages are unapologetically blunt, reflecting viewpoints that can be striking, if not offensive, to first-time visitors.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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With their panoramic vistas of Mount Rainier, the Cascade Range, alpine lakes, and evergreen forests, the park’s four historic fire lookouts—Mount Fremont, Shriner Peak, Gobbler’s Knob, and Tolmie Peak—deliver some of the best views.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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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
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Travelers can take it all in, plus a panoramic view of the city’s terra-cotta rooftops, from one of Lisbon’s many lookout towers, such as Miradouro da Senhora do Monte, the team suggests.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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More victims have now died from the toxic fallout than from the impact of the two airliners and the collapse of the towers.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
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“Outlooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlooks. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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