outlooks

noun

plural of outlook
1
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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2
as in perspectives
a way of looking at or thinking about something tried to keep a cheerful outlook on life

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3
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 Some regions of Michigan could face a chance of thunderstorms and cloudy skies overnight, according to local National Weather Service outlooks. — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The report follows strong results last week from fellow drug distributors Cencora and McKesson , both of which beat expectations and raised their full-year outlooks. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 The seasonal precipitation and temperature outlooks, both issued on July 16, are four-and-a-half month predictions valid from December 2026 to February 2027. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2026 As with other forecasters that have downgraded their outlooks, the university researchers pointed to the effect of El Niño weather conditions suppressing tropical activity in the Atlantic. — Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ — Test yourself on airport architecture and Olympic outlooks. — FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Teams that will have to quickly interpret shifting playoff outlooks to decide how much to commit for 2026. — Tim Britton, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026 The company raised its spending and revenue outlooks in the middle of the month. — Ryan Vlastelica, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026 The report was established as a response to that year’s State of the Union address by President Ford and the Democratic response, neither of which mentioned the economic outlooks for Black Americans. — Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlooks
  1. overlooks
  2. perspectives
  3. views
  4. observatories
  5. viewpoints
  6. lookouts
  7. towers
Noun
  • Designated an All-American Road, the route packs in eight state parks, historic landmarks, beaches, art galleries, and unforgettable overlooks.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Stops Along the Route The route has blufftop overlooks, historic bridges, sculpture gardens and river access points spread across 250 miles, and pulling over often is a big part of the road trip strategy here.
    — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2026
Definition of overlooks
Noun
  • As time passes and questions remain unanswered, the film shows how grief connects, relationships change, and new perspectives emerge.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Entries cover a huge range of subjects, showing drone, coastal and underwater perspectives.
    — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of perspectives
Noun
  • Located in downtown Las Cruces, this hotel features 203 guest rooms—some offering city or mountain views—adorned in rustic Spanish Colonial decor and local artwork.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026
  • North and South America will enjoy the best views, with skywatchers able to follow the entire event from start to finish, weather permitting.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of views
Noun
  • What to read next Of the ten occultations, four could be seen from observatories in multiple locations, which meant that the different observatories could confirm each other's results.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Suspecting to see a rare shock breakout, astronomers at multiple observatories quickly pinpointed their target to gather as much data as possible.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of observatories
Noun
  • Ultimately, though, the highlight is grabbing a glass of local wine at the lobby bar, carrying it to any one of the viewpoints on the massive lawn, and watching sunset over the silent sound, feeling like everything the light touches is yours.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
  • However, the term can become dangerous when government officials, political appointees, or governing boards use it to determine which viewpoints must be represented in faculty hiring or promotion.
    — Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of viewpoints
Noun
  • Panoramic lookouts and majestic oaks alternate as the trail winds its way upward.
    — Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Dogs are natural lookouts who love to survey their territory.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Definition of lookouts
Noun
  • While problems like these can happen at control towers across the country, the deadly collision has put a spotlight on Reagan National Airport, according to Dave Riley, who worked as an air traffic controller for more than 30 years.
    — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge said the village purchased additional equipment, including message boards for road closures and light towers to use during power outages at busy intersections, to be better prepared for severe weather events.
    — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
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