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Recent Examples of inwardly
Josh O’Connor, as the outwardly brash but inwardly secretive and vulnerable David, makes his presence felt in every scene.
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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
The position dustups have also exposed Devers’ first instinct to be inwardly focused.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 10 May 2025
Even when internal pressures (organizational change, budget constraints) are high, leaders can’t afford to remain inwardly focused.
—John Cairney, Sportico.com, 22 Mar. 2025
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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
The position dustups have also exposed Devers’ first instinct to be inwardly focused.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 10 May 2025
Even when internal pressures (organizational change, budget constraints) are high, leaders can’t afford to remain inwardly focused.
—John Cairney, Sportico.com, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inwardly
Adverb
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Inside each faux drawer are two shelves designed to secretly house shoes.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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Less than 24 hours after news broke of Nina Dobrev and Shaun White’s breakup, fans are speculating that The Vampire Diaries star secretly hinted at her ex cheating on her.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Renowned for being intimately involved in every aspect of his brand until his final days, Armani leaves behind a profound legacy in the fashion world, from dressing some of the biggest stars to building one of the industry’s most transformative and enduring labels.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Sep. 2025
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The drama will center on a mercurial woman (Blanchett) with a strange and piercing gift — the ability to see what others most intimately need, often at great personal cost — who sets out on a journey home.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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On June 12, The Edge engaged privately with Dine Brands.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Teammates privately questioned Thomson’s handling of the situation.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Inwardly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inwardly. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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