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also outdoors
as in open-air
of, relating to, or held in the open air
an outdoor picnic is always at the mercy of the weather, of course
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Recent Examples of outdoor
Hardening off slowly acclimates plants to outdoor conditions to avoid shocking them with the drastic change in environment.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
While rooted in Kansas City identity, newer collections began incorporating elements that reflect a broader Midwest lifestyle, including workwear and outdoor influences.
—Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you’re not caught outside.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Situated on the largest villa lot in the development, the home offers plenty of outdoor space.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
While rooted in Kansas City identity, newer collections began incorporating elements that reflect a broader Midwest lifestyle, including workwear and outdoor influences.
—Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you’re not caught outside.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Situated on the largest villa lot in the development, the home offers plenty of outdoor space.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outdoor
Adjective
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Many suites feature an open-air terrace where guests can cozy up with a glass of complimentary wine from the minibar—and maybe even spot a bird or two.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 May 2026
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The centerpiece of the arena has been on display in Lititz, Pennsylvania, where a mockup of a soaring 90-foot tall, open-air structure was assembled ahead of the White House event.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Keep it practical instead of idealistic or overly influenced by outside opinions.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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But Toyota’s goal of building the world’s greatest creator hub will only start to take shape if outside companies find real ways to bootstrap their next products here.—
TIm Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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But, rewatching the film 20 years later (March 31 was the actual anniversary), Gunn's fingerprints are unmistakable, from the highly quotable dialogue to the quirky soundtrack lifted from the outer reaches of Gunn's eclectic music collection.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
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Zinc and iron enrichment was present only in the granular rows of the chela, specifically in the jagged, tooth-like bumps called denticles on the movable outer segment.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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This pair from Reebok reminds me of Oprah’s with its tan- and white- exterior and lace-up design.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Taking shelter means moving away from windows and exterior walls and into an interior room.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The reversal, perhaps typical of our time, is that, whereas the Welles broadcast was a program that, heard indoors, thrust people in terror out-of-doors, our drone panic involves an outdoor occurrence that people race inside to make sense of.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2024
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But as rain goes, Friday’s did not seem notably heavy, and no great determination or stout umbrella seemed needed to defy the drops and venture into the out-of-doors.—
Martin Weil,
Washington Post,
2 Dec. 2023
Adjective
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Local leadership is vital in shaping successful initiatives as external capital and technical expertise can support development, but local stakeholders drive execution and sustainability.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Fossils from these most special locations not only show body outlines and external textures but also preserve details from appendages and internal organs, from eyes and gills to guts and nerve networks.—
Marlowe Starling,
Quanta Magazine,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Her Son’s Comment Says It All The comments section was full of love for Anderson, who is quite outdoorsy.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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Swap the concrete city for coastal dunes, lakes, or forests at outdoorsy destinations like Indiana Dunes National Park and Starved Rock State Park.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Outdoor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outdoor. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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