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
Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The socks demonstrated borderline sorcery in their moisture-wicking ability (thanks to their three-layer construction) and are never cold, despite their outward thinness (Falke’s Polypropylene blend works wonders here).
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Each data center is represented as a point, and groups of points have been expanded outwards to avoid overlaps and show where there's large numbers of data centers.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
DeRozan said Sacramento’s poor play was the source of his outward show of frustration following an alley-oop dunk by Zion Williamson in the third period.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The socks demonstrated borderline sorcery in their moisture-wicking ability (thanks to their three-layer construction) and are never cold, despite their outward thinness (Falke’s Polypropylene blend works wonders here).
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
The world of November 18th has expanded in each previous book, from a personal loop to including more loopers—but now, the genre-pushing edges of the story blow outwards as Tara and the other loopers end up creating a headquarters of sorts in Bremen.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Each data center is represented as a point, and groups of points have been expanded outwards to avoid overlaps and show where there's large numbers of data centers.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outward
Adjective
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An exfoliating serum that smooths the skin while also hydrating, its 10% concentration of lactic acid gently removes the dull outer layer of skin.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 Feb. 2026
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Put the longer flowers in the vase and, afterwards, surround the outer rim of the arrangement with the shorter flowers.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Blood was streaked across the man’s pale face, and a section of his right temple was missing.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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Bill Clinton was photographed on a plane seated alongside a woman, whose face is redacted, with his arm around her.—
Stephen Groves,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The exterior design is a show-stopper for its sleek modern lines and clever lighting.—
Scotty Reiss,
Parents,
24 Feb. 2026
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The monitor can be controlled remotely by wall panels and is also touchscreen, curved to match the bulkhead, and connected to an exterior camera that gives a sense of transparency to the wall.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In his most recent appearances before injury, against West Ham and off the bench against Napoli in the Champions League, Gittens was predominantly passing backwards or sideways rather than running at defenders.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The formula effectively clears the pores, too, which not only results in a smooth appearance, but also stops future blemishes in their tracks.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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This effect gets magnified the farther away an object is.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
25 Feb. 2026
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Linder, a former teacher, doesn't work anymore due to a host of medical issues — including treatment for a brain tumor and its effects, and Parkinsonism, a neurological disorder that causes Parkinson's-like symptoms.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This contradictory effect creates the impression that Cutting Corners weighs next to nothing when seen from one viewpoint yet from another feels incredibly heavy.—
Gordon Hughes,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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Freshman outfielder Dylan Dubovik has made an impression, too.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Instead, with ample contracts to put in play and the seeming need for a shakeup amid a recent 7-9 run that has Erik Spoelstra’s team trending toward a fourth consecutive trip to the play-in round — silence.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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The hiatus makes The Rip the kind of nostalgia-inducing star vehicle that should pique viewers’ curiosity—which is why its seeming disinterest in the leads’ personal connection is so bizarre.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2026
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani thanked 2,600 Department of Sanitation workers and other city employees, many who toiled in 12-hour shifts, for helping America's biggest city return to a semblance of normalcy.—
Kathryn Prociv,
NBC news,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Bulls returned to a vague semblance of their former selves with guards Giddey and Jones back on the court.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Outward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outward. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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