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Recent Examples of inwardly
The hosts talk about the role that Unrivaled may be playing, either outwardly or inwardly, in the talks.
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Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 22 July 2025
This might look like agreeing outwardly while disagreeing inwardly, taking blame just to end the tension or constantly monitoring other people’s moods to avoid triggering discomfort.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Josh O’Connor, as the outwardly brash but inwardly secretive and vulnerable David, makes his presence felt in every scene.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 May 2025
The silhouette also features a pointed toe and inwardly angled low block heel evoking the classic cowboy boot shape.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
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Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 22 July 2025
This might look like agreeing outwardly while disagreeing inwardly, taking blame just to end the tension or constantly monitoring other people’s moods to avoid triggering discomfort.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Josh O’Connor, as the outwardly brash but inwardly secretive and vulnerable David, makes his presence felt in every scene.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 May 2025
The silhouette also features a pointed toe and inwardly angled low block heel evoking the classic cowboy boot shape.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inwardly
Adverb
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The character was reimagined in the 2025 adaptation as the bride-to-be of Frankenstein's younger brother (for whom the scientist secretly harbors feelings).—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Her upcoming book is a rallying cry for high-achieving women who appear unstoppable but secretly feel stuck.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Incredibly, that level of authenticity won over the oft-unmovable TikTok comment section, proving that, in just a few months, Bunna has built a fanbase intimately in-tune with both her artistry and her personhood.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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The various sages from each of Hyrule’s different races (Gerudo, Goron, Rito, and Zora) all have affecting backstories and differ substantially from their descendants, whom players know intimately from Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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While head coaches typically own their losses publicly and privately, Canales said losses like the one to the Saints stick with him a bit more because of the offensive performance as the unit’s primary play-caller.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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The pair will spend some time bonding privately in the Giraffe Building before zoo visitors will have an opportunity to see them in action in the African Plains Building.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Inwardly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inwardly. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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