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 That’s why forecasters will keep updating long-range outlooks with shorter-range ones through winter. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026 The National Weather Service also offers long-range weather outlooks, but even those are subject to change. — Addy Bink, The Hill, 28 Sep. 2026 And many board members also continue to offer their outlooks for the economy and rates in speeches and interviews, a practice Warsh has rejected. — Steve Liesman,matt Peterson, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026 The publication said its has 80%-85% accuracy on its regional outlooks, however the weather forecasting company Climavision said studies show about 52% accurate. — Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Investors love low rates, when borrowing is cheaper and companies’ outlooks become more attractive. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 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

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Noun

West Jefferson makes an easy base for fall hikes, waterfalls, scenic overlooks, and peak foliage across North Carolina’s High Country.

— Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026
At scenic overlooks, people turn their backs to the landscape to stage a selfie photograph.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of overlooks

Noun

Strong leaders maintain conviction in their purpose while remaining open to new facts, new perspectives and new possibilities.

— Seema Phull, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
In both cases, the media played a critical role in shaping public opinion by framing, by omission, by repetition of official talking points, and by an overall failure to include dissenting voices or the perspectives of those most impacted.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of perspectives

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Most of the action happens at Aldea, which is the main all-day Mexican diner for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with panoramic views of the valley below.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
That effort eventually found a powerful ally in Cruz, the chair of the Senate Commerce Committee, whose views on the Sherman Act have been notably selective.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of views

Noun

Benioff had started in astronomy in 1917, working at both the Mount Wilson and Lick observatories.

— Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 25 Sep. 2026
As the newest heavy hitter in orbital observatories continues the journey to its final destination, NASA has begun the process of switching the spacecraft on.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of observatories

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Knowledge workers can also use AI’s outputs to examine topics from multiple viewpoints, deepening their knowledge.

— Monideepa Tarafdar, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026
Known as the Gaspésie Tour, the 550-mile route passes by national and regional parks, idyllic viewpoints, legendary geological formations, and waters often populated by whales.

— Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of viewpoints

Noun

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
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

Definition of lookouts

Noun

Ben Stiller, Jon Bon Jovi, and the model Irina Shayk all bought apartments in the glass-and-brick towers overlooking the West Side Highway, and Ryan Seacrest reportedly made his way in as a renter.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2026
The original plan to develop Block 37 called for a five-story shopping center, and two towers designed by celebrity architect Helmut Jahn and standing 30 and 50 stories tall, the blog ArchitectureChicago Plus recalls.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

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