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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
But also potentially between them, with their differing outlooks on life, all of the modern obstacles to love, and their sometimes well-meaning, sometimes sabotaging families — including her sister Morgan (Justine Lupe) and brother Sasha (Timothy Simons).
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
The dot plot depicts the interest rate outlooks of FOMC members, which helps investors understand how rates may evolve going forward.
—Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
On the other hand, seasonal outlooks from the National Weather Service, predict overall warmer temperatures for Michigan's Lower Peninsula, as well as normal precipitation across the state.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Climate outlooks suggest the heat may linger through November.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Sep. 2025
Despite a limited sample size, these five draft-eligible prospects have been pleasant surprises in 2025 and have helped their NFL Draft outlooks.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Europe’s shrinking denim market also weighed heavy on outlooks.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
Its recent breakout signals upside ahead, supported by resilient sales, positive analyst outlooks, and a deep late-stage pipeline.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Looking forward, temperatures will likely return to above-average levels in western Michigan between September 9 and 15, according to temperature outlooks from the NWS Climate Prediction Center.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
The dot plot depicts the interest rate outlooks of FOMC members, which helps investors understand how rates may evolve going forward.
—Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
On the other hand, seasonal outlooks from the National Weather Service, predict overall warmer temperatures for Michigan's Lower Peninsula, as well as normal precipitation across the state.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Climate outlooks suggest the heat may linger through November.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Sep. 2025
Despite a limited sample size, these five draft-eligible prospects have been pleasant surprises in 2025 and have helped their NFL Draft outlooks.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Europe’s shrinking denim market also weighed heavy on outlooks.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
Its recent breakout signals upside ahead, supported by resilient sales, positive analyst outlooks, and a deep late-stage pipeline.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Looking forward, temperatures will likely return to above-average levels in western Michigan between September 9 and 15, according to temperature outlooks from the NWS Climate Prediction Center.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlooks
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Several spots around town provide stunning overlooks of the modern state capitol framed by fall foliage and the winding riverbank, including—perhaps most notably—Daniel Boone’s grave site, which sits on a hillcrest at the Frankfort Cemetery.—
Robin Roenker,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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While Michigan features dozens of places to take in fall color — including famous locations like Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Brockway Mountain Drive — here's a closer look at five of Michigan's top scenic overlooks.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Advanced computational algorithms then combine these multiple perspectives to reconstruct a detailed 3D image, offering a compact and efficient approach to high-resolution imaging that could transform how researchers study complex structures.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Far from novelties, these Copenhagen tours offer new perspectives on the Danish capital city’s history, trendy neighborhoods, and daily life, often in ways a bus tour simply cannot.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Guests can stroll to the winery patio to enjoy by-the-glass specials, vineyard views, lawn games, and fried chicken sandwiches from local favorite MJ Heritage Farms to kick off a Calistoga weekend.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Colombian president is known for his controversial views on cocaine, suggesting in February that cocaine is no worse than whiskey.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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The proof is in the results, and the key in continuing to obtain them is the twin LIGO observatories themselves.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
17 Sep. 2025
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Orbiting observatories provided real-time observations of Earth’s surface, oceans, ice caps and atmosphere that improved models.—
Zack Savitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
15 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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The Mynatts are among the rising ranks of parents and caregivers frustrated by one-size-fits-all schooling who are seeking something more aligned with their values and viewpoints—whether progressive or conservative.—
Kerry McDonald,
Forbes.com,
10 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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Excavating wetlands, as various studies have suggested, would yield soil that could be mounded into sound-blocking berms, as at Brooklyn Bridge Park; lookouts, as on Governors Island; and undulating grasslands like those at Freshkills.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
9 Sep. 2025
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Uses cell towers to deliver home broadband.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Radios, redundancy and backup tech After Helene’s chaos knocked out cell towers, sliced underground fiber lines and broke internet access, many counties were unable to reach residents or even each other.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Outlooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlooks. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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