Thesaurus results for OUTLOOKS

outlooks

noun

plural of outlook

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 The disappointing results — its worst in a decade — come after fellow German carmaking giants Mercedes-Benz and BMW cut their earnings outlooks on worsening consumption in China. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2026 How to experience it The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources posts harvest outlooks and maps on its wild rice management page. — Tovar Cerulli, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026 San Antonio's Tobias Harris hasn't played this season because of a strained calf but the Spurs have one of the best health outlooks of any Western Conference contender. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026 Slowly, and at times with great drama, their outlooks move closer towards each other, and Derek vs Derek by no means takes sides. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026 Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines also slashed their outlooks this month. — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 Multiple analysts who retain bullish outlooks on Netflix also cited upcoming sports content as reasons for optimism. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2026 While there are still many games to play, season outlooks are starting to solidify for certain teams. — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2026 What Maryland residents can expect this winter Forecasters will continue monitoring Pacific Ocean temperatures, atmospheric conditions and seasonal outlooks to assess how El Niño could affect the Mid-Atlantic as winter approaches. — Gregory Padgett, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Our photos — of Leo smiling at the Vatican and posing at scenic overlooks — attest to that.

— Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
Find a hiking trail or stop at the scenic overlooks in Shenandoah National Park.

— Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of overlooks

Noun

The multiview configuration provides additional viewing perspectives of underwater objects, helping operators examine potential threats more effectively.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
What readers are saying The comments reflect a range of perspectives on divorce, particularly focusing on the financial and emotional implications of selling or keeping the family home.

— Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of perspectives

Noun

There are 119 rooms and suites, many of which have views down La Rambla towards the Med, all designed in sophisticated neutrals with luxury touches like Diptyque products, a sparkling wine on arrival, and fluffy robes.

— Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
Lehane said OpenAI’s views are meant to offer an alternative to extremes around AI.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of views

Noun

The mystery was ultimately solved by compiling data from the Hubble Space Telescope and ground observatories.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Further observations using an international array of observatories and telescopes later confirmed a supernova had indeed prompted a GRB.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of observatories

Noun

Receptivity to alternative viewpoints is a wonderful attribute to practice and model for our children.

— Joan M. Cook, Time, 7 Nov. 2026
As a robot moves through an environment, its cameras continuously capture images, often recording the same objects from multiple viewpoints.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of viewpoints

Noun

The president’s plan announced Tuesday night would focus on releasing people who were considered gang collaborators, a blanket term that can include anyone from gang lookouts to people who make extortion payments.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Closer still to the falls, the mist is heavy enough to drench the sightseers stopping to gawk at the spectacle from viewing points, or on slippery pathways between the various lookouts.

— Charukesi Ramadurai, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of lookouts

Noun

Meanwhile, the city’s business hub, King Abdullah Financial District, remains largely deserted, and office towers above 10 floors are still closed.

— Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Remember beet and goat cheese salad, tuna tartare towers, and bruschetta?

— John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

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