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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
Despite a terrible day for RH and Friedman, the CEO ended the call with an optimistic outlook.
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Julie Goldenberg, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The debate carries major ramifications for Trump's agenda and the country at large, with policy decisions in the balance that could shape America's economic and budgetary outlook for years to come.
—Kevin Freking, Time, 3 Apr. 2025
Areas under the outlook include parts of eastern Missouri, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Mississippi, Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio, Texas and Michigan.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
Igor Tudor represents Juventus values Arguably the biggest issue for Motta was his complete failure to deliver the promising tactical outlook seen during his Bologna tenure, Juve too often looking disjointed and devoid of ideas over the last two months.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Julie Goldenberg, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The debate carries major ramifications for Trump's agenda and the country at large, with policy decisions in the balance that could shape America's economic and budgetary outlook for years to come.
—Kevin Freking, Time, 3 Apr. 2025
Areas under the outlook include parts of eastern Missouri, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Mississippi, Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio, Texas and Michigan.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
Igor Tudor represents Juventus values Arguably the biggest issue for Motta was his complete failure to deliver the promising tactical outlook seen during his Bologna tenure, Juve too often looking disjointed and devoid of ideas over the last two months.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlook
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From the elevated overlook, visitors have an incredible view of a bare panorama that holds the remains of many extinct species dating back 5 million years.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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Visitors can also enjoy the scenery from overlooks at the Interpretive Center and the Wallenda Towers, which are platforms that were used by famed tightrope walker Karl Wallenda to cross the gorge in 1970.—
Casey Barber,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
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She’s since evolved through R&B, pop and hip-hop, all while maintaining a distinct identity rooted in her Moroccan heritage and feminist perspective.—
Nour Ezzedine,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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From a food perspective, this doesn’t resolve much.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The song — a music video for which was released in March and has since racked up 2.9 million views — benefits the Prevent Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit that has championed research, education and advocacy efforts to make cancer both preventable and beatable.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The legislation changes how the law describes the federal government and the legislature’s view of Second Amendment rights, in an effort to sidestep the legal problems that ensnared the 2021 law.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
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Armed with data from three observatories, University of California, Berkeley, planetary scientist Chris Moeckel and his colleagues just needed to figure out what kinds of updrafts, downdrafts and heat transfer could best explain what Juno, Hubble and ALMA saw during and after the storm.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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While the images released on April 2 by the European Space Agency provide a faint glimpse at the sizable meteor, the pictures also mark a significant milestone for the most powerful space observatory ever launched into orbit.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
3 Apr. 2025
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Women board members can serve as an important check on both dynamics by fostering a culture that embraces and appreciates diverse viewpoints.—
Committee of 200,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Listen to Taal's lawyers discuss the potential repercussions of the crackdown on international students' viewpoints and its broader implications for society.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2025
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However, be on the lookout on April 20 and 21, as the sun will square with Mars and Pluto in your sign, evoking intensity and power struggles in your one-on-one connections.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Stay on the lookout before his performance to see Reggie cruising around Palm Springs on a motorized couch recruiting festival-goers to join him for the show.—
James Dinh,
Billboard,
3 Apr. 2025
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In addition to serious safety concerns over the tower fight and the mid-air collision, two sources specifically mentioned the close call between a Delta Air Lines flight departing Reagan National and an Air Force jet at the end of March.—
Kris Van Cleave,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Hot dog towers bring shareable bites, social media flair and all-American comfort at a fraction of seafood tower prices.—
Fox News Staff,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Outlook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlook. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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