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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 view
all that can be seen from a certain point the outlook from the tower is spectacular in all directions

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How does the noun outlook differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of outlook are anticipation, foretaste, and prospect. While all these words mean "an advance realization of something to come," outlook suggests a forecasting of the future.

a favorable outlook for the economy

Where would anticipation be a reasonable alternative to outlook?

The synonyms anticipation and outlook are sometimes interchangeable, but anticipation implies a prospect or outlook that involves advance suffering or enjoyment of what is foreseen.

the anticipation of her arrival

When is foretaste a more appropriate choice than outlook?

In some situations, the words foretaste and outlook are roughly equivalent. However, foretaste implies an actual though brief or partial experience of something forthcoming.

the frost was a foretaste of winter

When could prospect be used to replace outlook?

While in some cases nearly identical to outlook, prospect implies expectation of a particular event, condition, or development of definite interest or concern.

the prospect of a quiet weekend

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Recent Examples of outlook The case study doesn't provide information on the man's outlook. Ars Technica, 22 Jan. 2025 Two-thirds of organizations believe AI and machine learning technologies, including generative AI, will have the biggest impact on cybersecurity in 2025, according to the World Economic Forum's annual global cyber outlook. Sam Sabin, Axios, 21 Jan. 2025 That outlook was overly optimistic — Rhule needed one more recruiting cycle to craft a lineup capable of supporting quarterback Dylan Raiola and thriving in the Big Ten. 25. Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025 While many bitcoin and crypto traders are nervously eyeing the short-term outlook for the bitcoin price and crypto market, others are confident a downturn will be short-lived. Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for outlook 
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  • January My fourth, annual Rock Hall letter was for Indigo Girls, which, like all previous letters (The Go-Go’s, Sinéad O’Connor, Tori Amos) feels like such an obvious overlook.
    Liza Lentini, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The southern end of Drakes Beach, below the elephant seal overlook, is closed year-round.
    Adrian Rodriguez, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
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  • From a larger perspective, the Terps have fared poorly away from home under coach Kevin Willard.
    Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Living near the ocean has profoundly influenced my perspective and career in beauty, shaping Tower 28’s design and ethos, which embody the fun, approachable spirit of So-Cal beach culture.
    Allure Editors, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
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  • While sliding doors open onto a sweeping wraparound terrace with armchairs and stretching views out to sea—and at sunset, there’s simply nowhere else to be.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
  • The 2011 video has since surpassed over 20 million views as of January 2025.
    Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
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  • Los Angeles police arrested a man Monday on suspicion of arson after a small brush fire broke out in Griffith Park under the observatory.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
  • There had been no reports of damage to infrastructure or the observatory as of Thursday evening, Mr. Fregulia said.
    Alexandra E. Petri, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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  • The two sides have irreconcilable viewpoints, raising questions about whether the mediators who brokered the agreement will be able to get both sides to positions that allow the pause to become permanent.
    Mike Brest, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Jan. 2025
  • There are a lot of dissenting viewpoints, even though Congress, President Biden, and now the Supreme Court have all mandated that the app should be banned.
    John Brandon, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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  • The officer then issued a BOLO, a be on the lookout alert, for the vehicles.
    Louis Casiano, Fox News, 17 Jan. 2025
  • From scenic lookouts, marvel at geological features such as arched natural bridges and fossils from the Triassic period.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
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  • The 135-page assessment was produced a year before the City Council entered a 20-year lease-to-own agreement for the office tower, which houses many of the city’s most important departments.
    Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
  • Even before setting foot inside the 6000-square-foot temple, the ornate entrance towers (or Raja Gopurams) stand tall above the structure along with two pyramidal towers (or Vimana Gopurams) over each of the main shrines.
    Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 19 Jan. 2025

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“Outlook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlook. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

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