variants
also onwards
1
2
as in along
toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time
work on the project has been continuing onward at a steady pace
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of onward
Though he was born in Canada, he was raised from age 3 onward in mid-Michigan, later becoming a citizen of the country.
—
Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
If yes, scroll onward for eight bomber jacket outfits to help get your wheels turning.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2025
From the second possession onward, the Chiefs’ defense flustered Lamar Jackson, generating two turnovers for the second straight matchup.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
In blending creativity with community, and in each collection and cause, Scott is passing her Texas spirit onward.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for onward
Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
If yes, scroll onward for eight bomber jacket outfits to help get your wheels turning.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2025
From the second possession onward, the Chiefs’ defense flustered Lamar Jackson, generating two turnovers for the second straight matchup.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
In blending creativity with community, and in each collection and cause, Scott is passing her Texas spirit onward.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for onward
Recent Examples of Synonyms for onward
Adverb
-
Twenty states and the District of Columbia sued the Administration, arguing that the layoffs were meant to hobble the department out of existence, but the Supreme Court allowed the cuts to move forward.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
-
The 23-year-old forward was the one with the ball in his hands, dictating actions, making decisions.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
Adverb
-
Follow along for the latest updates below.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
13 Oct. 2025
-
Her characters skitter along in language, rarely lighting on anything for long.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Onward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/onward. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share