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 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 The National Weather Service's seasonal outlooks for weather from September to November shows Michigan experiencing mostly above-average temperatures and below-average rain. — Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 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 Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ — Test yourself on airport architecture and Olympic outlooks. — FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlooks
  1. overlooks
  2. perspectives
  3. views
  4. observatories
  5. viewpoints
  6. lookouts
  7. towers
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of overlooks
Noun
  • Access market perspectives and insights from the chief investment officer to help inform investment decisions.
    — Carson Brunson, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Stein said the museum’s mission to make exceptional art accessible and tell the story of American creativity through diverse perspectives resonates deeply with his career-long dedication to public access.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of perspectives
Noun
  • Our final stop was Kahlenberg, a hilltop on the city’s northern edge that offers sweeping views over the skyline, the Danube River winding through the city below and vineyards spilling down the surrounding slopes.
    — Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The ship’s wellness wing contains an indoor pool with ample lounge seating, massage rooms featuring Biologique Recherche product treatments, hair salon, a sauna with sea views, and a snow room.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of views
Noun
  • 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
  • The new mission will extend the vision of NASA’s other famous observatories, providing a field of view 100 times wider than the Hubble Space Telescope and complementing the groundbreaking work of the James Webb Space Telescope.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of observatories
Noun
  • His pieces from this period are intensely democratic, with Grossman giving the viewpoints of privates and generals equal weight.
    — Nick Holdstock, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026
  • As a result, many students graduate without understanding how government works, why voting matters, or how citizens with differing viewpoints can work together in a democracy.
    — Clarine Nardi Riddle, Hartford Courant, 7 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
  • Play spaces — including the centerpiece play structure with two domed towers — are accessible to wheelchair users via ramp.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Relief and rescue efforts are continuing, with almost all communication towers restored and nearly 12,000 people rescued through international and domestic aid.
    — Morgan Winsor, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
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