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 About the outlook NOAA's seasonal outlooks predict the likelihood that average temperature and precipitation for a particular area will end up above, below or near average during the 3-month meteorological season. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 But seasonal outlooks describe the general pattern over several months, rather than the weather on any particular day. — Albert Ramon, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 And as always, at the top level, the sport is dependent upon manufacturer largesse, something that usually vanishes in the face of worsening economic outlooks. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026 Despite those glum outlooks, economists say that everyday Americans shouldn't bank on prices coming down from current levels. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 That’s why forecasters will keep updating long-range outlooks with shorter-range ones through winter. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026 The National Weather Service also offers long-range weather outlooks, but even those are subject to change. — Addy Bink, The Hill, 28 Sep. 2026 The publication said its has 80%-85% accuracy on its regional outlooks, however the weather forecasting company Climavision said studies show about 52% accurate. — Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Investors love low rates, when borrowing is cheaper and companies’ outlooks become more attractive. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026

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For first-timers seeking big Catskills scenery, the Escarpment Trail to Kaaterskill Falls is the classic, with dramatic overlooks and waterfalls that explain why people have been coming to these mountains for generations.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
West Jefferson makes an easy base for fall hikes, waterfalls, scenic overlooks, and peak foliage across North Carolina’s High Country.

— Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of overlooks

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Told in the course of four decades, and alternating between the perspectives of the couple’s colleagues and children, friends and lovers, Orringer’s novel examines justice, truth, fate, and freedom.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
What readers are saying The comments reflect a wide range of perspectives on retirement, emphasizing the importance of personal circumstances and priorities.

— John Csiszar, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of perspectives

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Benioff had started in astronomy in 1917, working at both the Mount Wilson and Lick observatories.

— Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 25 Sep. 2026
As the newest heavy hitter in orbital observatories continues the journey to its final destination, NASA has begun the process of switching the spacecraft on.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of observatories

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Closer still to the falls, the mist is heavy enough to drench the sightseers stopping to gawk at the spectacle from viewing points, or on slippery pathways between the various lookouts.

— Charukesi Ramadurai, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Brunton told The Times that the county was launching a pilot program (somewhat literally) to use helicopters as fire lookouts.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of lookouts

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Other commenters reported that some of the festival’s sound towers did not seem to be working during portions of the show.

— Katie Bain, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
The team assembles, jumping off lifeguard towers, leaping over beach patrons, and, of course, running and diving in slow motion to make the rescue.

— Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026

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