OUTSIDES Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

outsides

noun

plural of outside

as in exteriors

an outer part or layer painted the outside of the house

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as in mosts

the greatest amount, number, or part there were 300 people at the outside who attended the softball game

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as in looks

the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality on the outside, he was the self-assured star athlete

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Recent Examples of outsides De Hooch’s picture is a puzzle box—an ingenious construction of openings and closings, insides and outsides, revelation and concealment. — Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026 At Ruby’s, wonderful things happen when butter and flour alchemize, like the flaky and citrusy outsides and soft insides of the sugar buns, and an array of other French pastries that faithfully lure in crowds every weekend. — Ligaya Malones, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026 Junior setter Braeden Fiore will have plenty of good options to choose from in senior outsides Ben Pryor and Declan Garvey, senior right-side hitter Joey Vellenga and senior middle Aiden Schindler. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026 Keep outsides valve open so water remaining in the pipe can expand without causing a break. — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026 These materials possess regular variations within their structures that lead specific wavelengths of light to flow along their outsides without scattering or losses, even around corners and imperfections. — IEEE Spectrum, 6 Mar. 2020

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Noun

Few sequences begin with relaxed establishing shots of exteriors or end with cute punch lines to transition to the next scene.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
The filmmaker contrasts her bucolic nature scenes with shots of the giant ships passing by and the interiors and exteriors of the factories located near the island, belching smoke and lit up at night like a forbidding theme park.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of exteriors

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The edits focus on key seasonal themes including maximalist looks, statement tailoring, elevated layering and modern takes on heritage pieces.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026
The couple were spotted visiting an art gallery on September 17 in two looks that sat on opposite sides of the style spectrum.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of looks

Noun

When disinfecting surfaces, let the cleanser sit for the time specified in the product’s instructions.

— Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 20 Sep. 2026
Counters and other surfaces include Lincoln marble from Colorado, with green and brown veining, along with brass and other natural materials.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is expected to release more key information in mid-to-late September on how the subsidy expiration will affect premiums, out-of-pocket maximums and cost-sharing.

— Michelle Marchante September 15, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
New borrowers face new annual and lifetime maximums, lower loan amounts for part-time enrollment, and potentially new limits universities impose on specific programs, writes Emily Green.

— Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of maxima

Noun

Janson Junk, Tyler Phillips and Ryan Gusto generally have had good attitudes about getting early hooks, though Phillips reacted angrily after being lifted with a lead in the fourth inning against the Dodgers last weekend.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
Based on the way American attitudes have shifted toward a certain country in the Middle East, Robert Kraft likely lost a lot of fans with a recent decision.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

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Benton had career bests in tackles (51), tackles for loss (6) and sacks (5 1/2) while helping the Steelers to the AFC North title.

— CBS News, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026
With the three-row Kia Sorento, the Hyundai Palisade retains the South Korean brands’ 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty, both segment and industry bests.

— James Raia, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of best

Noun

While the returning foursome have remained friendly presences on the show (each of the aforementioned women has returned to the program over the years), other ex-cohosts have not.

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2026
The selection extends Andini’s run as one of Indonesian cinema’s most consistent presences on the international festival circuit.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

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