outlook
noun
out·look
ˈau̇t-ˌlu̇k 
1
a
: a place offering a view
b
: a view from a particular place
2
: point of view
a positive outlook on life
3
: the act of looking out
4
: the prospect for the future
… the outlook for steel demand in the United States—
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The students all seemed to have the same outlook.
Despite our differences in outlook, we got along together very well.
scenic outlooks along the highway
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Those outlooks have financial implications.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Dec. 2025
Despite the unintended consequences of his America First outlook and legal challenges to the tariffs, the president is holding firm on his strategy.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 26 Dec. 2025
Here’s a roundup of what occurred and the weather outlook.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Dec. 2025
Fire weather conditions have been elevated to near-critical and will threaten the foothills on Christmas, according to a hazardous weather outlook.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Dec. 2025
Despite the unintended consequences of his America First outlook and legal challenges to the tariffs, the president is holding firm on his strategy.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 26 Dec. 2025
Here’s a roundup of what occurred and the weather outlook.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Dec. 2025
Fire weather conditions have been elevated to near-critical and will threaten the foothills on Christmas, according to a hazardous weather outlook.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025
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“Outlook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outlook. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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outlook
noun
out·look
ˈau̇t-ˌlu̇k
1
a
: a place offering a view
b
: a view from a particular place
2
3
: conditions that seem to lie ahead
the outlook for business
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