outlooks

Definition of outlooksnext
plural of outlook
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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 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 theme of motherhood prevails in IFF Panama’s Su Mirada – Her Gaze – program but from less traditional approaches, says industry coordinator Cat Caballero, who has observed different outlooks in this year’s crop. Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026 Inflation pressures remain elevated, geopolitical tensions persist, and companies may soon begin issuing weaker outlooks as earnings season ramps up. Paulina Likos, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026 Once the countdown ends, users are shown detailed, text-heavy outlooks — including conditions, storm chances, wind speeds and temperatures — presented in bold gradient panels and block-style fonts. Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026 The clashing worldviews of secularism and Christianity are not simply competing outlooks — as though one were merely better than the other. James O. Cunningham, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026 The recent Geriatrics study found that the people whose cognitive or physical health improved with age tended to be those who had positive outlooks on aging. Jamie Ducharme, Health, 1 Apr. 2026 How new additions impact outlooks for Brooks, Ekwonu The Panthers added former Green Bay Packers left tackle Rasheed Walker and former Philadelphia Eagles running back AJ Dillon during the second wave of free agency. Mike Kaye updated March 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026 Two Dereks, two perspectives, two ethical outlooks, and even perhaps two Englands, situated side by side, yet at odds, whose (on-screen) coexistence proves to be quite a delight! Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026 Spring outlooks from the National Weather Service, the Old Farmer's Almanac and the Farmers' Almanac all indicate similar expectations for the weather in Tennessee this year. Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlooks
Noun
  • Take in the two permanent hiking trails at your own pace, leaving plenty of time to bask in the vastness and solitude of the scenic overlooks.
    Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Known for its dramatic 300-foot canyon walls, scenic overlooks, and opportunities for hiking and climbing, the remote landscape is also part of the Antelope Valley.
    Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 21 Mar. 2026
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  • Sweeney details the impact of their pairing from multiple perspectives, including all four spouses and their adolescent offspring.
    Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Even with all these characters milling about, the revival makes sure to honor the original series’ balanced perspectives.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
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  • Stunning photos taken by the crew were released on Tuesday, April 7, one day after their loop around the moon, showing spectacular views and a solar eclipse in space.
    Mark Osborne, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Recognized as one of the best beach towns in California, Carmel-by-the-Sea welcomes visitors with a quaint shopping district, charming seaside views, and a fresh ocean breeze.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
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  • By studying them in ultraviolet light that terrestrial observatories can’t access because of Earth’s UV-blocking ozone layer, the project could literally shed more light on the still-mysterious details of stellar activity across the galaxy.
    Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2026
  • As both observatories continue their missions, researchers plan to build on these observations, tracking Saturn's evolving atmosphere, monitoring storm systems and refining models of its complex climate.
    Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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  • The island is surrounded by reefs and shoals, and is home to several historical sites, parks and viewpoints.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
  • In the new horror movie Faces of Death, the Euphoria alum, 29, and musician, 33, play two content moderators with differing viewpoints.
    Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • The group ate meals that were delivered to her, posted lookouts for social workers and cops and stored drugs, guns and ammunition in her apartment.
    Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The playground would be the envy of children anywhere; Stratton, a father of two, pointed out a water park, a climbing wall, and rope climbing towers.
    Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Green got down on one knee on a stage covered with white curtains and flanked by two tall towers of lush white flowers.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2026

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“Outlooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlooks. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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