as in outer
situated on the outside or farther out
the wall's outward face is painted over with a colorful mural honoring illustrious members of the community
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as in face
outward and often deceptive indication
never was there in a man such a fine, heroic outward and such a cowardly interior
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Recent Examples of outward
Stephen Humphries, Christian Science Monitor, 18 June 2025
But those outward signs only told part of the story.
—Dia Gallo, Parents, 17 June 2025
Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
In IconArrows pointing outwards The find chefs feature on the Black Foodie Finder app.
—Russell Leung, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Treatments for the condition – which are intended to help a person align their outward, physical traits with their gender identity – range from therapy to medication and surgery.
—Stephen Humphries, Christian Science Monitor, 18 June 2025
But those outward signs only told part of the story.
—Dia Gallo, Parents, 17 June 2025
Noun
Next, line the bottom center of your lip and blend the liner outwards towards the outer corners.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
In IconArrows pointing outwards The find chefs feature on the Black Foodie Finder app.
—Russell Leung, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outward
Adjective
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This hotter layer of the sun's outer atmosphere — typically only observable during totality in a total solar eclipse — is where space weather events come from, including solar flares and coronal mass ejections.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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The sun's corona The solar corona, the sun's outer atmosphere, is a mystery.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
16 June 2025
Noun
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But his face was on camera, and law enforcement databases pointed investigators to Abston, the affidavit states.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
20 June 2025
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Post-Showtime era Johnson remained in the fold as the face of the franchise, even if for only a bit longer.—
James Jackson,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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With the aid of intuitive, user-friendly landscape design software, exterior architects and designers can easily streamline the time-consuming practices that threaten to bog down projects.—
Alia Akkam,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2025
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This one is made from a heavyweight canvas, has interior and exterior pockets, and a keyholder.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Ten of his 26 Premier League appearances last season were at right-back or left-back.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Now, during a recent appearance on Today, Johansson has weighed in.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Adding more high-skilled immigrants every year instead of just a one-time increase would have a larger effect.—
Adam A. Millsap,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Typically, if fire restrictions are in place or a Red Flag Day is in effect, no fireworks of any kind are allowed.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
25 June 2025
Noun
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His powerful late kick and ability to handle the 1 1/4-mile distance in that race left a lasting impression.—
Jared Welch,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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The over-all impression is of a band simultaneously subcultural, taken up in marginal scenes, and supercultural, soundtracking life on both sides of the Iron Curtain.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
18 June 2025
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Still, the chain isn’t firmly focused on collectibles, with management seeming intent on recapturing its meme stock mojo.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
24 June 2025
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Yet another wrinkle in Trump’s approach is his seeming split with his director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, on the question of whether Iran is actively seeking a nuclear weapon.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
21 June 2025
Noun
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But, absent from their arguments is any semblance of law.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Trump segues into foreign policy There was some semblance of news from the Oval Office meeting beyond the dynamics between Trump and Musk.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
30 May 2025
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“Outward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outward. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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