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as in overlook
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 perspective
a way of looking at or thinking about something
tried to keep a cheerful outlook on life
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Recent Examples of outlook
Orphe Divounguy, a senior economist with Zillow’s Economic Research team, said a weakening economic outlook may tamp down demand for housing, even as mortgage rates fall to their lowest levels in nearly a year.
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Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Hargitay's youth also shaped her outlook on beauty.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
But much will depend on the outlook for inflation.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The chance of above-normal temperatures ranges from 33% to 50%, according to the Climate Prediction Center’s latest three-month outlook.
—Hannah Poukish
september 18, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Hargitay's youth also shaped her outlook on beauty.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
But much will depend on the outlook for inflation.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The chance of above-normal temperatures ranges from 33% to 50%, according to the Climate Prediction Center’s latest three-month outlook.
—Hannah Poukish
september 18, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlook
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There are two structures providing shade on the trail, but none at the scenic overlook, the park service says.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Stop at Laurel Fork Creek and the park overlook for especially beautiful foliage.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Rinzel has already been hit up by some of the other prospects for his perspective on rookie camp, on the climb to the NHL and the developmental process, on how to play with aggression and the confidence to make plays rather than with hesitation and the fear of making mistakes.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Instead of using a single bulky lens, the camera employs a thin mask embedded with dozens of tiny lenslets, each capturing a unique perspective of the same object.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Room for two, a supple ride, a gorgeous view over a curved hood, perfect flow of air up and over the windshield and cockpit with virtually no backsplash to disrupt pleasant conversation, and the ability at any time to experience a rush of power and speed when the moment calls.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The observatory is named for NASA's second-ever administrator.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Beyond this, the European Space Agency's XMM-Newton X-Ray observatory also studied this spiral galaxy repeatedly and found mysterious regions known as ultraluminous X-ray sources (ULXs).—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The opposing viewpoints on whole milk illuminate a growing debate in nutrition science.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Often, that's not what is needed and may disconnect us further from the other by forcing our viewpoint or skimming over the depth of the issue.—
Hylke Faber,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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You’ll be shaded by towering pine trees, scramble over rocks and somewhat rough terrain, and have plenty of opportunity to stop at various lookouts on the way.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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While on site, adjust your path to coordinate with feeding times and notice the many art installations, many of which look like real animals, so be on the lookout.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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The property also has an RV campground, a golf course and two hotel towers with 1,100 rooms each.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Air traffic controllers rely on telecommunications lines from local phone companies to connect their facilities, including the airport towers and the Terminal Radar Approach Control, which handles flights arriving or departing airports.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Outlook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlook. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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