EXTERNALLY Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

externally

adverb

Definition of externally

as in outwardly

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Recent Examples of externally Decline is often self-inflicted, not externally imposed, and unfolds in five stages — each detectable and each reversible if leaders recognize and confront reality early. — Clifford Hudson, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for externally

Adverb

Many people may feel hesitant to be themselves, while outwardly searching for a deeper connection.

— Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 20 July 2026
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

Definition of outwardly

Adverb

In the 1990s, Tom Ford, during his tenure at Gucci, made the buttocks the center of attention with the help of a visibly flashing thong, while the Y2K trends of the ’00s targeted the midsection and declared crop tops socially acceptable.

— Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 2026
Under dark skies, the Milky Way visibly streams behind Deneb and through Altair like a river of stars.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 24 July 2026

Definition of visibly

Adverb

Donald apparently began to entertain the idea of a comeback early last month after the Rams acquired superstar pass rusher Myles Garrett in a trade with Cleveland.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
So Paramount is apparently betting that taking a chance on the merger being approved and paying the ticking fee is a better choice than giving up now and paying the massive termination fee.

— Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of apparently

Adverb

This summer, McMillan’s name was attached to a youth camp supposedly being held in Asheville.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
Samsung has introduced new bands for the Watch 9 that feature air pockets and are supposedly more flexible and 25% lighter than the Watch 8 straps.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026

Definition of supposedly

Adverb

Beneath red tinsel and in the dim glow of club lighting, six young couples kiss, each seemingly wrapped up in their own little worlds.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
The Seminoles seemingly didn’t have the funding to be aggressive in the transfer portal and signed Daniels to fill the void at quarterback.

— Antonio Morales, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of seemingly

Adverb

But the organization evidently believes the veteran left-hander still provides valuable pitching depth as injuries continue to mount throughout the season.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Prime parking spots in New York City are evidently worth fighting a stranger on a sidewalk for.

— Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026

Definition of evidently

Adverb

Still, Bethany says that at times the system has gone awry, particularly because in addition to allowance, her two oldest children also have access to her credit card, ostensibly for emergencies.

— Erika Janes, Curbed, 17 July 2026
That included a Valentine’s Day trip to a hotel, a ride to Stockton — ostensibly to inspect a horse — or riding deep into the Oakland Hills together.

— Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

Definition of ostensibly

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