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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 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 Finally, bullish long-term earnings outlooks from Nvidia last week and Broadcom on Wednesday night suggest a long runway for AI chip demand. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 Investors love low rates, when borrowing is cheaper and companies’ outlooks become more attractive. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026 Despite the possibility that other states will be worse off, Maine providers — even those with relatively optimistic financial outlooks — are scared of what’s ahead. — Daniel Payne, STAT, 25 Aug. 2026 The easy to moderate-level trails were well marked and maintained, crowd-free, and complete with stunning outlooks the entire way. — Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 21 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlooks
  1. overlooks
  2. perspectives
  3. views
  4. observatories
  5. viewpoints
  6. lookouts
  7. towers
Noun
  • The Honor Summit website has a list of viewing spots that include scenic overlooks and other public spaces where the lights may be visible, mostly in New Hampshire and Maine.
    — Neal Riley, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Travelers can spend a few weeks following the entire route or easily choose a section to experience the historic river towns, scenic overlooks, wildlife refuges, and communities built along the mighty Mississippi.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of overlooks
Noun
  • Both bring important, complementary perspectives that help organizations navigate nuanced messaging and communicate responsibly, in a way that feels credible to employees and consistent with the culture.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The panel brought together perspectives from Spain, Greece and Denmark on how Europe can remain culturally diverse while competing globally.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of perspectives
Noun
  • Likes, views, shares, retention graphs, clickthrough rates, and watch time convert human approval into numbers.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Paxton had argued that the law-school clinic was not a classroom but a workplace, and that Fisher was punished not for expressing political views but because her cursing and volume had disrupted clinic business.
    — Benjamin Wofford, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of views
Noun
  • 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
  • The first Lagrange point (L1) also hosts spacecraft, including solar and weather observatories; the other three points are uninhabited.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of observatories
Noun
  • Pointedly, Ye’s promoter included a clause in his contract prohibiting Raymond James Stadium from canceling the gigs based on the rapper’s past public statements or viewpoints.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Encouragingly, organizations today are enriched by a broader range of voices, experiences and viewpoints than ever before.
    — WWD Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of viewpoints
Noun
  • 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
  • Hiking trails lead to lookouts, while paddleboards allow for spontaneous exploration of the private island's coastline.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of lookouts
Noun
  • The 60-seat restaurant is known for its cooked-to-perfection aged steaks, seafood towers, classic cocktails and extensive wine list.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • As a result, some opted to cut their losses, selling their towers at steep losses or leaving their fates to the foreclosure block.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of towers

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“Outlooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlooks. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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