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Recent Examples of externally
This is the point in the album where the breakup becomes externally visible.
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Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
And such a level of retention necessitates internal defensive progress; that begins with the Broncos’ ability to create turnovers, which Joseph and head coach Sean Payton stressed both internally and externally throughout 2025.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
His bad-boy swagger externally obfuscates his heart of gold, but his goodness and morality are apparent.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Communication skills Every organization needs skilled communicators to explain their mission and offerings, both internally and externally.
—Benjamin Todd, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Notice the four pylons under the wings for carrying weapons externally.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
We are so externally bombarded by information, sound and news.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
And such a level of retention necessitates internal defensive progress; that begins with the Broncos’ ability to create turnovers, which Joseph and head coach Sean Payton stressed both internally and externally throughout 2025.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
His bad-boy swagger externally obfuscates his heart of gold, but his goodness and morality are apparent.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Communication skills Every organization needs skilled communicators to explain their mission and offerings, both internally and externally.
—Benjamin Todd, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Notice the four pylons under the wings for carrying weapons externally.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
We are so externally bombarded by information, sound and news.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for externally
Adverb
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Finally, owning a shelf of movies, TV shows and music can outwardly signal your identity and interests in a way that’s impossible with digital media.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Again and again, grieving parents described children who continued functioning outwardly — going to school, maintaining friendships, playing sports and making plans for the future — even while privately struggling.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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The series opens as City’s record-breaking run of 26 games unbeaten comes to a shuddering halt, with a string of defeats in late 2024 leaving Guardiola visibly shaken.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
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The proceedings were interrupted several times as Pino became visibly emotional during opening statements.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Adverb
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There was, apparently, a sitar soundtrack.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Especially from a woman who’s apparently about to launch a crackah empire!—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
Adverb
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Take a cue from the NCAA’s March Madness frenzy and prepare for, supposedly, the greatest show on Earth.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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Wilkes was a member of the supposedly licentious Hellfire Club, one of those groups (think of Led Zeppelin in our time) known for satanic pursuits that probably were mostly drunken stunts.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Adverb
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Aiyuk started his Sunday video by seemingly comparing the Niners to kids who don’t get picked for a pickup basketball game and ruin the fun for everyone else by taking the ball and going home.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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The titular bear, who communicates with the girl through language—seemingly telepathic—plays a crucial role in her survival.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
Adverb
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More importantly, Suzuka marked both the end and beginning of a chapter for the young team, which evidently had a lot of work to do before heading to the United States.—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
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But in this literary theatre geek’s opinion—and, evidently, the voting public’s—there’s always room for more crossover acts.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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Even after that, once the Strait of Hormuz is open, ostensibly, the oil sanctions are going to be lifted on Iran.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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Still, the simple story — written by Jordan Tannahill, who adapted his own book, and directed by Janicza Bravo — illustrates various destructive choices and cruel actions ostensibly driven by love.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
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“Externally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/externally. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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