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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
Rooms differ in terms of size and views, with 12 and 34 in particular both hosting cracking outlooks over the sea towards Stromboli and Panarea, the latter with a large terrace for sunbathing.
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Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Shortly after, ratings agencies S&P Global and Fitch Ratings each issued BB credit ratings on the company’s debt noting stable outlooks, placing the company’s rating in junk territory.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, improving outlooks for the economies in Greece, Spain and Poland benefited those countries’ markets.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 4 Jan. 2026
Those outlooks have financial implications.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Dec. 2025
By the time the global denim supply chain gathered in Kingpin Amsterdam two weeks later, moods and outlooks had plummeted to an all-time low.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Dec. 2025
Full-year revenue and margin outlooks remain unchanged.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
On Monday, the Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing index held in contraction territory for the eighth-straight month — with many respondents to its survey saying tariffs are weighing on their outlooks.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2025
The Old Farmer's Almanac's Thanksgiving 2025 Travel Weather Map provides travelers the outlooks for Michigan, as well as for regions across the country.
—James Powel, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Shortly after, ratings agencies S&P Global and Fitch Ratings each issued BB credit ratings on the company’s debt noting stable outlooks, placing the company’s rating in junk territory.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, improving outlooks for the economies in Greece, Spain and Poland benefited those countries’ markets.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 4 Jan. 2026
Those outlooks have financial implications.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Dec. 2025
By the time the global denim supply chain gathered in Kingpin Amsterdam two weeks later, moods and outlooks had plummeted to an all-time low.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Dec. 2025
Full-year revenue and margin outlooks remain unchanged.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
On Monday, the Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing index held in contraction territory for the eighth-straight month — with many respondents to its survey saying tariffs are weighing on their outlooks.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2025
The Old Farmer's Almanac's Thanksgiving 2025 Travel Weather Map provides travelers the outlooks for Michigan, as well as for regions across the country.
—James Powel, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlooks
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Scenic Drives Both the North and South Units have scenic drives with overlooks that cover some of the most stunning landscapes of North Dakota's Badlands.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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Don’t overlook one of Canada’s best natural overlooks.—
Outside,
Outside,
4 Nov. 2025
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These perspectives show that diners and restaurateurs alike see tipping as an act of acknowledgment — a way to recognize the difference between acceptable and exceptional service.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Of Uruguayan origin, the America Business Forum began in 2016 as a platform for people of influence to share their perspectives.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The planner pages include monthly calendar views, weekly spreads, address pages, lined note paper, and useful facts at a glance.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Border Patrol experienced a similar shift during its hiring surge, attracting individuals with strong anti-immigrant views or a desire for quasi-military action.—
Karl W. Bickel,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Jan. 2026
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Sunny skies by day often bring clear nightscapes after dark, so soak up the starry splendor on the Tucson Astro Trail, which links 12 area observatories and dark-sky parks.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
4 Jan. 2026
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Each day, harbors and observatories would raise and lower a metal ball at the same time to allow sailors to synchronize their instruments.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
31 Dec. 2025
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The Constitution doesn’t let government officials pick which viewpoints are acceptable.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Guano Point is known for its dramatic viewpoints of the Grand Canyon from the western rim.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Drug couriers and lookouts, for example, are now eligible for shorter sentences.—
Kevin Krause,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Cross-country skiers and snowshoers can venture along trails at the golf course, connecting to the Cobble Hill Trails and the Blueberry Hill Trails, with miles of multiuse paths and various scenic lookouts displaying views that stretch to Vermont’s Green Mountains.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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Cell phone towers may be damaged or overloaded.—
Pat Harvey,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Built during the 12th through 16th centuries, these medieval masterpieces were born out of Romanesque architecture, which saw churches designed with thick walls, round arches, and large towers.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Architectural Digest,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Outlooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlooks. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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