as in stranger
a person who is not native to or known to a community
she seems to enjoy the odd distinction of being the only outsider in such a small community
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Recent Examples of outsider
This is what happens when the general manager who built the team (Chris Grier) gets fired, is replaced by an outsider (interim GM Champ Kelly), and the franchise intends on starting fresh.
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Omar Kelly
november 4, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2025
In each case, widespread outsider success in the legislature delivered disruption – but not necessarily effective governance.
—Jeff Harden, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Even as tourists from around the world wander the cemetery, the Jiménez family treats the holiday as a sacred communion, inviting outsiders only to witness and participate respectfully.
—Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Charlotte is not faring much better, immediately picking up on her outsider status in this lily-white town, and the way her new neighbors offer only bare-minimum politeness.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
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Omar Kelly
november 4, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2025
In each case, widespread outsider success in the legislature delivered disruption – but not necessarily effective governance.
—Jeff Harden, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Even as tourists from around the world wander the cemetery, the Jiménez family treats the holiday as a sacred communion, inviting outsiders only to witness and participate respectfully.
—Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Charlotte is not faring much better, immediately picking up on her outsider status in this lily-white town, and the way her new neighbors offer only bare-minimum politeness.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outsider
Noun
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American travelers are hearing a lot of political hot takes from strangers these days.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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It's been used to charge massuses who go too far, people who grab strangers and people who have crossed the line with family members and minors.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Temporary residence permits allow foreigners to live and work in Germany, as well as receive government benefits, but mean their ability to remain there is uncertain.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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With cutting-edge boutiques, moody bistros, colorful bars slinging cocktails, and stylish cafes, Cihangir has long been the scene where hip Turks and foreigners mingle.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Outsider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outsider. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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