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
One analyst who praised the plan was accused of being a race traitor, and other critics have voiced fears that China will be overrun by outsiders.
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Ben Smith, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The frequent shift in specific frequencies used could prevent outsiders from finding the signal.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
Sliwa, the Republican nominee, positioned himself as the outsider, hoping to capitalize on a split Democratic vote.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Many far-right groups reframe this tribalist thinking as their nation versus outsiders.
—Steve Salter, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
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Ben Smith, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The frequent shift in specific frequencies used could prevent outsiders from finding the signal.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
Sliwa, the Republican nominee, positioned himself as the outsider, hoping to capitalize on a split Democratic vote.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Many far-right groups reframe this tribalist thinking as their nation versus outsiders.
—Steve Salter, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for outsider
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outsider
Noun
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This blocks strangers and reduces exposure to unwanted contact.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Not only the literal stages of places like the Gaiety or the Apollo Sauna, but the invisible stage that forms when strangers agree to inhabit the same risk and the same desire.—
Alessia Glaviano,
Vogue,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Trump is attacking immigration at both ends of spectrum, deporting low-wage laborers and discouraging skilled foreigners from bringing their talents to the United States.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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But the visa sparked anger within China — where youth unemployment is high — with prominent influencers accusing the government of inviting foreigners to steal domestic jobs, The New York Times reported.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Outsider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outsider. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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