Thesaurus results for OUTLOOK

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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Relevance

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 Vasseur did not wish to discuss the possible final 2026 championship outlook, saying his attention was purely on present performance and taking steps; focus on the process, not the outcome. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 The company recently raised its delivery outlook for the year from as low as 62,000 vehicles to as many as 70,000 due to demand, and said Amazon now has 40,000 Rivian electric delivery vans. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Cheng Xin | Getty Images Lululemon shares plunged more than 20% this morning after the athleisure retailer's weak revenue report and outlook. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026 The intimates giant saw double-digit, top-line gains while profits topped expectations and the outlook for the full year was strengthened. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outlook

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Noun

With a mix of outdoor adventure, wildlife viewing, and scenic overlooks, the Olympic Peninsula Loop offers a perfect escape for travelers looking to experience Washington’s wild side.

— Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
The loop gave us stunning vistas and a really cool overlook of Oberg Lake.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of overlook

Noun

Theoretically, Newcastle had decent capacity to bring in a forward from both a Premier League squad cost ratio (SCR) and a UEFA financial rules perspective.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
From a retail perspective, Bryan Gildenberg, managing director of Retail Cities, pointed to the changing competitive landscape facing Shein.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of perspective

Noun

And although, as a survey-style telescope, Roman boasts a wider, faster view of the sky than either Hubble or JWST, McEnery emphasized that doesn’t make these more focused missions obsolete.

— Lee Billings, Scientific American, 31 Aug. 2026
In IconArrows pointing outwards A key feature of the turn into September, which begins a year's third and final act, is that analysts and investors start to calibrate their views of next year.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of view

Noun

The first Lagrange point (L1) also hosts spacecraft, including solar and weather observatories; the other three points are uninhabited.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2026
The culmination of a $4 billion project, the observatory is now on its way to a distant orbit beyond the moon.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of observatory

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The affected water pipeline provides potable water and fire suppression for all facilities on the South Rim, an area with a large concentration of hiking trails, scenic viewpoints, lodging and visitor services.

— Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
And the collectors are looking for independent thinking, independent viewpoints, different designs, different shapes, different ideas.

— Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of viewpoint

Noun

At 441 feet high, the lookout is the highest point of elevation in the area, meaning a bird’s eye view of the forest’s colorful canopy.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
Pearson faces charges of second-degree death by vessel, operating a vessel under the influence, reckless operation, operating without a safety certificate and failure to keep a proper lookout.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of lookout

Noun

Its flowing, inward-curving shape wraps around a 30-foot central tower, forming a space where people can come together to reflect, remember, and gather.

— Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The investigation report also said the fire resulted from hot metal particles falling onto vegetation below the tower, which had not been cleared in years.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

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