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Recent Examples of externally
The expectations have shifted, internally and externally.
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Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Harris builds a world that feels distinct, pulling from elements of folklore and Western imagery while keeping the focus on the sisters’ struggles, both internally as well as externally.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 5 May 2026
Depending on how Staios views his defence, there could be room to add — internally or externally.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
The episode underscores mounting concerns around information sovereignty, particularly when connectivity can be switched on externally without formal government approval.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Still, because of pressure both domestically and externally, some analysts say the different factions are more aligned now than before the war.
—Charbel Mallo, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
And that making fairly big changes would be really challenging, not only internally at CBS, but externally for the audience.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
That has been the club’s identity, at least externally, quite literally since the franchise moved to Denver.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2026
How did that change your life, internally or externally?
—Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Harris builds a world that feels distinct, pulling from elements of folklore and Western imagery while keeping the focus on the sisters’ struggles, both internally as well as externally.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 5 May 2026
Depending on how Staios views his defence, there could be room to add — internally or externally.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
The episode underscores mounting concerns around information sovereignty, particularly when connectivity can be switched on externally without formal government approval.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Still, because of pressure both domestically and externally, some analysts say the different factions are more aligned now than before the war.
—Charbel Mallo, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
And that making fairly big changes would be really challenging, not only internally at CBS, but externally for the audience.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
That has been the club’s identity, at least externally, quite literally since the franchise moved to Denver.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2026
How did that change your life, internally or externally?
—Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for externally
Adverb
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Nobody associated with mid-major conferences outwardly roots for their representatives to be placed in First Four play-in games.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Film critic Courtney Howard shared one of the few outwardly negative reactions to the movie in the initial round of social media reactions.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Chloroplasts visibly freckled each cell from end to end.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
4 May 2026
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The Noni Glow Face Oil is Miranda’s favorite, a lightweight yet powerful face oil formulated to help visibly nourish, brighten and smooth dry or dull skin.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
Adverb
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That, apparently, was a club rule.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Ben Williamson then lined a ball that third baseman Matt Chapman apparently caught just above turf level.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
Adverb
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But Musk refused, then appeared to grow threatening enough that the court may allow Brockman to testify on the message as evidence supposedly revealing Musk’s true motives for pursuing the litigation.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
4 May 2026
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The tax, which would target billionaires with a 5% levy on their net worth, is supposedly a means to bring funding back to healthcare, public education, and food assistance programs intended for middle-class and low-income Californians.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Adverb
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She's joined by her costars Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci (though Meryl Streep is seemingly skipping the event).—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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The apparent targeting and firing of immigration court judges nationwide, seemingly over rulings that go against the administration’s deportation priorities, have drawn widespread news coverage in recent days and shined an intense spotlight on the role of the immigration courts.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Adverb
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Walter was an accomplished singer and Marian played the piano, but Crenshaw evidently did not inherit a talent for music.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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In a culture fixated by fame, namelessness evidently held an even higher currency.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
3 May 2026
Adverb
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The scene is a still, ostensibly a screenshot of a TikTok clip.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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While Jokic declined a three-year, $207 million extension last summer, that decision ostensibly was due to the ability to get a larger extension this summer, one that could be worth $293 million over four seasons (for a moment allow that to marinate).—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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“Externally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/externally. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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