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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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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Recent Examples of outward
Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
Just as his outward appearance has evolved, so too has his mindset.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Alex Crippen, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2025
Guest accommodations include two VIP suites on the bridge deck with walk-around beds facing outwards onto 20-foot-long private balconies.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Now let’s work backwards, from the diametrical outward displays to diametrical internal states.
—Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
Just as his outward appearance has evolved, so too has his mindset.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
In IconArrows pointing outwards Berkshire made its initial purchase 17 years ago at the urging of Charlie Munger.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2025
Guest accommodations include two VIP suites on the bridge deck with walk-around beds facing outwards onto 20-foot-long private balconies.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outward
Adjective
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Each one features a supportive inner pillow, soft outer pillow, and a 100% cotton percale cover—plus, a down alternative filling made from polyester microfiber.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
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The outer soles provide ample traction, and the memory foam footbed is supportive for walking.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But Guerrero, after signing a 14-year, $500 million extension, is the face of the franchise not just for the 2020s, but the 2030s as well.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Hersh’s face fills banner after banner.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The All Over Print Tote combines denim and flour sack canvas with exterior arcuate detailing.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Sep. 2025
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The former Macy’s store has remained as-is, with the portion of the building that opens to the project’s central spine masked by an exterior facade.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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What To Know Xavier Donaldson, defense attorney for Combs, addressed reports that his client had booked speaking appearances in Miami for next week, seemingly in anticipation of a light sentence.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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Since the sausages began racing, the Brewers have only made it to the postseason eight times and their only World Series appearance came much earlier, in 1982.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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LogoPowered byScale logo As the federal government shutdown has dragged into its seventh day, questions remain around how long-lasting the effects of service suspensions and funding cuts could be.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
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Tropical storm conditions are possible in portions of the northern Leeward Islands late Thursday and Friday, where Tropical Storm Watches are in effect.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
8 Oct. 2025
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And those impressions tend to stick.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
7 Oct. 2025
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My impression of bath mats, from years of owning ones that end up getting soggy on contact, was that there was little to nothing to do about mildew, puddles of water, and discoloration.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Two lovely dinner options here are the temporary fondue chalet, which, like all the wintertime pop-up fondue restaurants in Switzerland, is remarkably solid and permanent seeming.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Sep. 2025
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And thus also making a seeming admission of misjudgement.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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But through four games, the Ravens haven’t stopped the run or applied any semblance of pressure on a quarterback.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The mission concluded that Venezuela’s courts and prosecutors have abandoned any semblance of independence, functioning instead as instruments of political persecution.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Outward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outward. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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