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Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

outlook

noun

ˈau̇t-ˌlu̇k

Definition of outlook

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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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 And as always, at the top level, the sport is dependent upon manufacturer largesse, something that usually vanishes in the face of worsening economic outlooks. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026 For Samuel Yang, who launched the New Chinese-style brand with Erik Litzén 10 years ago, the opening ushers in a new era for the brand, with a more sophisticated retail outlook. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 The International Energy Agency is lowering its world oil demand forecast for the year, noting that the war in Iran is leading to escalating fuel prices, limited oil supplies and a deteriorating economic outlook. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 The stock initially struggled but recovered much of its losses as investors digested the outlook. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outlook

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Noun

The overlook is in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Haywood County, 160 miles northwest of Charlotte.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026
Our photos — of Leo smiling at the Vatican and posing at scenic overlooks — attest to that.

— Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of overlook

Noun

By tonight, the Moon enters Aquarius and your perspective gets much wider.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
From this perspective, if Nick Richards is guaranteed for the season, there seemingly would be less need to have Vlad Goldin available for emergency use.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of perspective

Noun

Some markets are allowing individuals to express views on economic, political or business outcomes, while others hone in on sports, entertainment and pop culture events.

— Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
For the best views look 40-90 degrees away from the radiant, where the glowing trains left in the wake of the fast-moving meteors will be at their longest.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of view

Noun

Animal Collective’s Geologist conceived the album at the Joshua Tree observatory of visual artist Kyle Simon, harnessing the power of the moon to record music.

— Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 16 Oct. 2026
Atlas sits at the premium end of the Vaonis range but far below the roughly $99,000 Hyperia observatory, which the company introduced earlier this year.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of observatory

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The president’s plan announced Tuesday night would focus on releasing people who were considered gang collaborators, a blanket term that can include anyone from gang lookouts to people who make extortion payments.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Investigators said that several errors led to the deadly crash on July 28, 2025, including not assigning a lookout when his view was obstructed.

— Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of lookout

Noun

Goliath, one of Six Flags Over Georgia's headline attractions, towers above the park's entrance.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
Five Park received extraordinary, site-specific zoning approvals, yet developers are using it to argue for 500-foot towers elsewhere without independent scrutiny, Suarez said.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

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