OUTWARD Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈau̇t-wərd

Definition of outward

as in outer

situated on the outside or farther out the wall's outward face is painted over with a colorful mural honoring illustrious members of the community

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outward

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noun

as in face

outward and often deceptive indication never was there in a man such a fine, heroic outward and such a cowardly interior

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Adjective

Other titles include Rio Run, which bears an outward resemblance to the classic arcade title Snake, while Flappy Bill looks a lot like the popular mobile game Flappy Bird. — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026 For someone who tends towards introversion, generative AI may provide a useful bridge between private reflection and outward expression. — Paul Jones, Scientific American, 7 Sep. 2026

Noun

That headroom is not vast, which is why any January incomings likely require offsetting by movement outwards. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 In IconArrows pointing outwards 'QTOP' encompasses Mag7 plus most relevant semis and other big non-tech AI-using corporate giants. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outward

Recent Examples of Synonyms for outward

Adjective

Ever since 1994’s Little Odessa, James Gray has been chronicling the lives of New York’s outer-borough residents in films that crossbreed autobiography with genre.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
The suicide attack on Friday brought down an outer wall of the police offices and badly damaged the mosque.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of outer

Noun

The witness said Melton hit the victim in the face with a closed fist, the report says.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
On a map, Newfoundland is a vast, asymmetrical island, cloven by bays and inlets, semi-detached to appendages of land deformed by ancient glaciers scraping over it, leaving glacial striations, grooves and gouges on its granite face.

— Paul Theroux, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of face

Adjective

Multilevel decks and a beautiful stone patio further blend interior and exterior spaces.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
Despite their super polished look — complete with a vegan leather exterior and gold buckle detailing — the shoes are plenty comfy.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of exterior

Noun

In Peru under dictatorship, two of three long-time lovers marry for appearances but flee from their conservative rural community for the capital after their secret is exposed by the third.

— Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
Controversy followed Kiffin leaving the team prior to their appearance in the College Football Playoff, the circumstances of which Kiffin and Ole Miss Athletic Director Keith Carter have publicly disagreed about.

— Mason Leib, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of appearance

Noun

Any new laws could have a disproportionate effect on the global tech industry because many top AI companies are based in California.

— Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
This manicure features swirly designs in four different shades of brown, creating a beautiful gradient effect that resembles a subtle rainbow at the base of the nails.

— Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of effect

Noun

The Bulldogs have made such an impression that Saturday is the first game this season where Mizzou will not enter as the favorite.

— PJ Green September 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
Levis made an immediate impression in his first start, throwing four touchdown passes in a victory over Atlanta.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of impression

Noun

And are some Heat fans still upset with the way James left Miami in ‘14 after a seeming falling out with Pat Riley?

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
But so far Indiana is off to just a 6-5 start this year, while Clark has seen a seeming decline in shooting accuracy.

— Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026

Definition of seeming

Noun

While under fire and in a foxhole listening to his tiny radio for some semblance of normalcy.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
Led by Alexei Nechayev, the head of a cosmetics firm, the party was widely seen as a product of the Kremlin, intended to cater to the liberal audience and to present a semblance of political competition.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

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