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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
Traders see the February consumer inflation report as a major inflection point for their Federal Reserve outlooks and the direction of the market in a year marked by the Iran conflict and artificial intelligence disruption fears.
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Frank Holland, CNBC, 10 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
However, their outlooks at left tackle and center are certainly unenviable.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
What the National Weather Service expects this spring Although these two publications often draw public attention for their seasonal outlooks, the National Weather Service updates its forecasts each month.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
While there is still time for Wright to define himself at the NHL level, their future outlooks have diverged in opposite directions since the 2022 draft.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Altogether, the four companies have lost well over $640 billion in market value since dropping their latest earnings and outlooks, with Amazon headed for more losses on Friday as its shares declined nearly 8% in early trading.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Studies show people who quit have lower rates of anxiety and depression and more positive outlooks on life overall.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 6 Feb. 2026
Frank Holland, CNBC, 10 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
However, their outlooks at left tackle and center are certainly unenviable.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
What the National Weather Service expects this spring Although these two publications often draw public attention for their seasonal outlooks, the National Weather Service updates its forecasts each month.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
While there is still time for Wright to define himself at the NHL level, their future outlooks have diverged in opposite directions since the 2022 draft.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Altogether, the four companies have lost well over $640 billion in market value since dropping their latest earnings and outlooks, with Amazon headed for more losses on Friday as its shares declined nearly 8% in early trading.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Studies show people who quit have lower rates of anxiety and depression and more positive outlooks on life overall.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlooks
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Popular routes include the Zhushan Sunrise Trail—where early risers catch a sea of clouds backlit by cherry blossoms—and forest loops connecting ponds, shrines, and scenic overlooks.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
Outside,
6 Mar. 2026
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Beginning in Duluth, this legendary highway stretches northeast along Lake Superior's rugged coastline toward Canada, offering access to state parks, lighthouses, waterfalls, scenic overlooks, beaches, hiking trail access points, and charming North Shore communities.—
Jacqueline Kehoe,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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In observing the characters as much, in effect, from within as from without—and in intertwining their individual perspectives with the lines of force that surround them—Ouédraogo builds the movie in two directions at once, internal and external, deeply personal yet broad in range.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Main Street program and recommendations from the Urban Land Institute have helped bring different people and perspectives together to build community and educate them about various changes in their neighborhood, Warren said.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2026
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The bar boasts almost 360 sky-high views of Manhattan in a moody space filled with red velvet booths and gold accents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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From the West Coast’s majestic mountains to the prairie ecoregions of the Great Plains to the white sand dunes in New Mexico, the resource zeroed in on the small towns that feature the best views of the nation's eclectic scenery.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Telescope built from lenses Unlike traditional observatories that rely on large mirrors, MOTHRA uses an array of 1,140 Canon telephoto lenses.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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Such observatories could be used to spot asteroids or refine their orbits.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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Following the brouhaha around whether art should be divorced from politics at the Berlinale, the organizers of the 8th Joburg Film Festival at Tuesday night’s opener were adamant that all voices and viewpoints are welcome, noting that African filmmaking is inherently political.—
Thinus Ferreira,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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This lush, accessible route takes you into the rainforest, past organic farms, and to photogenic viewpoints of the iconic Petit and Gris Piton.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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Viewers also go up into the crow’s nest – the lookouts’ point of view – and into the lifeboats.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
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If the forecast calls for fog, change your plans and head to California’s sunny south, where lookouts like Redondo Beach Pier in LA County stay open all night.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
1 Mar. 2026
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Summer brings quiet paddling, kayaking, and beach camping among tufa towers.—
Ted Alvarez,
Outside,
9 Mar. 2026
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Rather, these are lines on steel towers five or six times as tall, carrying power in bulk across long distances.—
Marc Levy,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Outlooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlooks. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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