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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
There’s still July 1 looming, with both the Red Wings and potential acquiring teams needing to know their cap and roster outlooks for next season.
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Max Bultman,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
But despite their differing outlooks on the noodles’ future, the chef and the instant noodle-making community share a similar reverence for how the creation has remained true to its original meaning.
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Cnn.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Despite the concerning drought conditions, climate outlooks are showing some encouraging signs for the months ahead.
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Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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.
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Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
The atmospheric scientist in me understands why seasonal outlooks are done.
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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.
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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.
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Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
But despite their differing outlooks on the noodles’ future, the chef and the instant noodle-making community share a similar reverence for how the creation has remained true to its original meaning.
—
Cnn.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Despite the concerning drought conditions, climate outlooks are showing some encouraging signs for the months ahead.
—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlooks
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Inside the monument, hit Harper’s Corner Road, a 31-mile-long (each way) scenic drive delivering a series of dramatic overlooks.
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The twisting blacktop was built for travelers seeking Appalachian overlooks and a panoramic drive for all seasons, with undulating slopes of color in the fall and a bounty of forest canopy in summer.
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Every trip is an opportunity to discover new artists, cultures, traditions, religions, and perspectives.
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These beloved books span decades, genres, and perspectives.
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Hike, walk, run or bike the flat trails at Cochran Shoals, with beautiful views of the Chattahoochee River, plenty of woods and marshes to explore, and a few 5K training loops.
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Though the snowcapped mountain landscapes are quite visible from just about any of the estate’s rooms—including the six bedrooms and great room with high ceilings and a fireplace—the views are best from this particular terrace.
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The company’s instruments are useful to astronomers and are often found in remote observatories like Starfront.
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Radio telescopes don’t snap photos in the same way as optical observatories, but the trove of resulting radio signals can be converted into data and turned into images.
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But a closer reading of Manfred's answer indicates that Major League Baseball has always and will continue to privilege certain viewpoints over others.
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In Spain and the Balearic Islands, eclipse chasers will search for clear skies and open countryside, coastlines, plateaus and elevated viewpoints with sightings low to the northwest horizon.
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Wolfe is known for her quirky vacation rentals, which include the Big Idaho Potato near Boise; a Hobbit home in Chelan, Washington; a cocoon in Oregon; a tropical treehouse in Hawaii; and several Idaho fire lookouts.
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There are stunning views of the city from the various lookouts atop Mount Royal.
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Solow combined the properties to build 9 West 57th Street, one of midtown’s iconic office towers, with its imposing façade that slopes up and away from the street and sweeping views of Central Park available to anyone willing to pay some of the city’s highest office rents.
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Schools hosting cell towers keep a third of that revenue; CPS redistributes the rest to all campuses, the district said.
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“Outlooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlooks. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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