as in exterior
situated on the outside or farther out
the outer edge of the blade of your figure skate always wears out faster than the inner because you use it more
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Recent Examples of outer
Its Tencel Lyocell outer material is sustainably sourced and designed to feel silky smooth to the touch, all while regulating the temperature to please hot and cold sleepers alike.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
The silvered soleil face shows black subdials and an outer bright blue pulsations scale calibrated for 15 pulsations.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
Nearly every element—from the insulating fill to the lining and sleek outer shell—is Bluesign certified, PFAS-free and re-engineered for recovery.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
Soft corals include species like the purple sea fan or branching corals without an outer skeleton.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
The silvered soleil face shows black subdials and an outer bright blue pulsations scale calibrated for 15 pulsations.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
Nearly every element—from the insulating fill to the lining and sleek outer shell—is Bluesign certified, PFAS-free and re-engineered for recovery.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
Soft corals include species like the purple sea fan or branching corals without an outer skeleton.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outer
Adjective
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Featuring naval architecture and exterior lines by Incat Crowther, the vessel showcases a lightweight composite hull designed for structural integrity and fuel efficiency.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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Notable exterior changes include new lights, grilles, roof racks, rear spoilers and wheels.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Dæmons seem to be an outward manifestation of the complex nature of humans that encompasses, male, female and animalistic characteristics that hint towards the breaking of gender binaries and the possibilities of interspecies relations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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Punk clothing, launched from Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren’s shop on the King’s Road, was an outward dramatization of Britain’s economic instability.—
Time,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Outer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outer. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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