EXTERNALLY Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

externally

adverb

Definition of externally

as in outwardly

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Recent Examples of externally This is a year of building solid foundations and structures, both internally and externally. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 14 July 2026 Their satire is both self-deprecating and externally critical. — Cassidy Sollazzo, Pitchfork, 13 July 2026 Lift the right knee up and out to the side, externally rotating your right hip for a clamshell. — Mallory Creveling, Health, 9 July 2026 In January, CyCognito introduced discovery of externally reachable MCP servers, adding them to external attack-surface inventories. — Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026 Perimenopausal and menopausal women are in that stage of life where a lot happens externally. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 6 July 2026 Additionally, poor gut health may impair nutrient absorption and increase systemic inflammation, which Sahaya notes can manifest externally on the skin. — Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 25 June 2026 In a third-person novel interiority is available, but it’s still framed externally. — Literary Hub, 25 June 2026 The same logic applies externally. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 24 June 2026

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Adverb

The survival horror film centers on a young couple on the run from cartel hitmen through the Sonoran Desert who take shelter with an outwardly kind older couple – who turn out to be predators of their own.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 July 2026
The light-hearted takedown of Rooney this week is another episode at odds with the outwardly polished approach of the elite footballers.

— Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of outwardly

Adverb

But Khamenei has remained hidden from public view, neither addressing the nation directly nor visibly asserting his authority, even as officials negotiate or govern in his name.

— Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
The man then approaches the stage, leaving Barrymore and Rapp visibly confused.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026

Definition of visibly

Adverb

The United Auto Workers recently criticized General Motors for installing about 50 new robot arms at the automaker’s flagship electric vehicle factory in Detroit after laying off more than 1,300 workers as a supposedly temporary measure.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
The one god who periodically turns up, Zendaya’s Athena – supposedly Ulysses’ divine protector against the wrath of Zeus and Poseidon and all the rest – has surprisingly little to do in this version.

— Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 16 July 2026

Definition of supposedly

Adverb

These seemingly small actions can lead to dry grass ignition, potentially sparking a wildfire.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
As seemingly scattershot as the box-office yields for these films can be, don’t expect live-action remakes of classic animation to turn into a pumpkin anytime soon.

— Chris Lee, Vulture, 14 July 2026

Definition of seemingly

Adverb

Ironically, the comments that evidently angered Adebayo stem from screenshots of an Instagram direct message conversation shared on X in recent days that show a profile seemingly run by Herro showing some resentment toward Adebayo.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
The Cubs evidently see enough upside in the former Rays left-hander to give him another opportunity, hoping his ability to provide length can eventually translate into value at the big league level.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of evidently

Adverb

As for interrupting the flow of play, Arena says the three-minute hydration breaks FIFA has introduced each half — ostensibly for player welfare, but in practice to give the TV networks additional commercial breaks — have been more disruptive.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
Buehler turned late and fired a throw ostensibly toward second base that sailed into center field and allowed Marte to trot home.

— Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026

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