as in outwardly
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for externally
Adverb
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While viewed by some as less outwardly progressive as his predecessor on internal Catholic Church matters, Leo XIV has a history of promoting support for social justice issues around the world.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025 -
Over time, this constant mental strain may wear down the brain’s ability to recover and maintain clarity, even when the person appears outwardly resilient.—
Darlingtina Esiaka,
The Conversation,
8 May 2025
Adverb
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Still, the Mets apparently are interested in him and a change of scenery could do him well.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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The Justice Department apparently repudiated that position shortly after expressing it, which suggests that all parts of the executive branch weren’t quite working from the same playbook, at least initially, even after that year of internal discussion.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Adverb
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The list is supposedly about accomplishments and Kirby has fewer in every single metric other than equal championships.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Juicing, hot yoga, and yes, dry brushing, all supposedly detoxify your body.—
Angela Palmer,
Verywell Health,
20 May 2025
Adverb
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New 70th anniversary entertainment, outfits and more The theme of the 70th anniversary is Celebrate Happy and everything about it – from its infectiously bubbly and seemingly ubiquitous theme song performed by the Jonas Brothers to its bright blue, pink and purple decor – is designed to delight.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The Florida Panthers, once seemingly with their backs against the wall in this second-round Stanley Cup playoffs series, on Friday have their first opportunity to knock out the Toronto Maple Leafs and advance to the Eastern Conference final for a third consecutive year.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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And though the number has grown from 10% in 2014, this rise was largely sparked by the global need for reliable information during challenging times, and levels have been evidently settling since.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Yet the war seems to be a marginal concern for the President, who is evidently more interested in making lucrative deals.—
Ruth Margalit,
New Yorker,
14 May 2025
Adverb
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Maresca was able to change the momentum first by bringing on Reece James for Madueke at the interval — ostensibly not a particularly attack-minded change, but a bold one nonetheless.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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The first round of tariffs, ostensibly aimed at reducing the amount of fentanyl and fentanyl precursors illegally brought into the United States but manufactured in China, were established on Feb. 1 and March 3 and each added a 10% tax on U.S. imports from China.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
12 May 2025
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“Externally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/externally. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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