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 Nothing is certain except for the promise of many sexy montages and lots of sweeping shots of scenic outlooks. — Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 The house rises three stories through the oaks with valley views staged from nearly every level and balconies and decks stacked like outlooks on a trail. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2026 The film uses their contrasting outlooks to raise questions about the responsibilities of witnessing tragedy through a camera lens. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2026 The credit ratings under review for downgrade previously had stable outlooks. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026 Many other Wall Street strategists set year-end S & P 500 targets as opposed to 12-month outlooks. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 June 2026 There’s still July 1 looming, with both the Red Wings and potential acquiring teams needing to know their cap and roster outlooks for next season. — Max Bultman, New York Times, 23 June 2026 But despite their differing outlooks on the noodles’ future, the chef and the instant noodle-making community share a similar reverence for how the creation has remained true to its original meaning. — Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 16 June 2026 By 2035, data center power demand is projected to hit 106 gigawatts, a staggering 36% jump from previous outlooks, according to BloombergNEF. — Dr. Dick Bridy, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

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Noun

Some travelers are drawn to the neon signs and roadside attractions of Route 66, while others prefer mountain overlooks or dramatic coastal scenery.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
Duckworth said fans aren't simply looking for scenic overlooks or filming locations.

— Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of overlooks

Noun

Originally more than 22,965 feet long, the ancient walls wind over the hillsides, offering stunning views of the Dalmatian countryside and the 4,000-year-old salt pans below.

— Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
The rooftop bar, which offers stunning skyline views of the city and a pool, is now called Somewhere Special.

— Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of views

Noun

Despite its age, astrophysicists still rely on Swift’s multi-wavelength instruments to identify and locate gamma-ray bursts for follow-up observations by other observatories.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026
Rubin is expected to capture more images of the universe in its first year of operation than all previous optical observatories combined.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of observatories

Noun

In fact, some of the best ideas have come from team members who shared new experiences and viewpoints.

— Terri Eagle, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
One of their favorites is driving to one of Oregon’s scenic viewpoints, Pilot Butte, to watch the sunset, where Middaugh often brings her professional camera, while Ward happily snaps photos on his iPhone.

— Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026

Definition of viewpoints

Noun

Dogs are natural lookouts who love to survey their territory.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Wolfe is known for her quirky vacation rentals, which include the Big Idaho Potato near Boise; a Hobbit home in Chelan, Washington; a cocoon in Oregon; a tropical treehouse in Hawaii; and several Idaho fire lookouts.

— Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 24 June 2026

Definition of lookouts

Noun

The foundation has published a guide on the various types of surveillance towers in use along the southern border that is designed to help local residents.

— Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
The foundation has published a guide on the various types of surveillance towers in use along the southern border designed to help local residents.

— Rebecca Santana, Fortune, 2 July 2026

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