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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
Experts have told Newsweek that the difficulties for both jobseekers—white and especially Black—should be viewed against the backdrop of a wider deterioration on the overall economic outlook, now on the precipice of a major downturn according to certain economists.
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Still, not all analysts were fully convinced about the outlook.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Oracle’s shares, which had already gained 45% this year through Tuesday’s close, soared 41% Wednesday after the company posted a major increase in bookings and gave an aggressive outlook for its cloud infrastructure business.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
With few credible projects elsewhere, and with legal and political battles still hampering California, the outlook isn’t good.
—Ben Jones, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Still, not all analysts were fully convinced about the outlook.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Oracle’s shares, which had already gained 45% this year through Tuesday’s close, soared 41% Wednesday after the company posted a major increase in bookings and gave an aggressive outlook for its cloud infrastructure business.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
With few credible projects elsewhere, and with legal and political battles still hampering California, the outlook isn’t good.
—Ben Jones, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlook
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The journey is comfortable, with reserved seats, onboard restrooms, and no worries about parking or crowded overlooks.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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The ledges rise to about 3,200 feet, with hikers climbing roughly 1,200 feet from the trailhead to reach the overlook.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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With a shift in perspective and a few budget-friendly swaps, a plastic-free kitchen is possible for you, too.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Before receiving his sentence, Johnson asked the judge to view his actions from the perspective of a father.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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This livestream from The Virtual Telescope Project will share real-time views from Italy, where totality begins just as the full moon appears on the eastern horizon.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Its crown jewel was the balcony, which opened up to uninterrupted views of the lake and the hotel's waterfront promenade.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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The website’s mobile observatory — which moves about in search of clear skies — will this year be in Cyprus, where the partial eclipse phases occur 30 minutes after moonrise, with totality an hour after that.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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These observatories triangulate cosmic radio signals to determine Earth’s orientation in space.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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During his meeting with employees on Thursday, Duffy expressed the latter viewpoint.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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The line connects the bustling Praça dos Restauradores in Baixa (downtown Lisbon) with the lively Bairro Alto district and the São Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 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 lieutenant also reminded drivers to keep a lookout for troopers.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Humanity, united by one language, settles on a plain in Shinar and begins constructing a tower to reach the heavens and make a name for themselves.—
John Fugelsang
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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The result is organized, accessible, and much sleeker than a leaning tower of battered cardboard.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Outlook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlook. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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