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
ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
After decades with few signs of outward progress, authorities had their first public breakthrough in 2020.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
Its football-field-size platform holds the turbine in the center, and three legs extend tripod-like outward, like a Christmas-tree stand.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
If Apple is struggling this mightily to meet MacBook Neo demand, the company is showing few outward signs of it.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
After decades with few signs of outward progress, authorities had their first public breakthrough in 2020.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Noun
The rest of the property radiates outwards from here, incorporating four restaurants, rooms and suites spread across a number of individual low-rise blocks, the Conrad Spa, and meeting and events space.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
Its football-field-size platform holds the turbine in the center, and three legs extend tripod-like outward, like a Christmas-tree stand.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outward
Adjective
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The second home run to Murakami, a two-run shot in the fifth, was a four-seam fastball on the outer third of the strike zone.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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The outer shell naturally regulates temperature and wicks moisture to keep heat from building up.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
Noun
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White also announced that Paddy Pimblett will return to face Benoit Saint-Denis, and hyped heavyweight prospect Gable Steveson will make his UFC debut against Elisha Ellison.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The neurologist checked the right side of his face; the better neurologist checked the left.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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In his urban dramas, Kurosawa can open a frame onto the sprawl of Tokyo; on a historical set, any exterior view risks revealing a studio wall or an anachronism.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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New top-trim exterior bling includes 20-inch wheels, a two-tone roof and splash guards.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Still, his touchdown with a minute remaining in the regular-season finale helped Pittsburgh win its first division title since 2020, and Rodgers secure his his first postseason appearance since 2021.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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Leaders of the organization say that in an election year, some lawmakers appeared to have prioritized appearances over the state’s long-term economic growth.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
Noun
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The overall effect was magical; the pristine white of the orbs and the robed created a sheer background that further emphasized the already bright spectacle of the dancing, leaping players and the beasts alongside them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The Spanx Supersmooth SoftStretch Full-length Leggings offer light compression, creating an overall smoothing effect.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Thoughtful touches, like gifting departing guests with delicate shell necklaces, make a lasting impression.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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In his Lipton impression, Ferrell stared down his celebrity guests while asking them intense and pretentious questions.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
Noun
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The indictment presents a detailed and devastating narrative of how, for years, officials in Sinaloa have allegedly worked hand in hand with mobsters, enriching themselves and allowing the gang to operate with seeming impunity.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Little matchsticks lie flat on its surface, and then suddenly pop up and jitter across its surface, only to fall again, in seeming exhaustion.—
Shanti Escalante-De Mattei,
ARTnews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The tariff refunds will help businesses get back to some semblance of normality.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Boston’s best scoring chance before that came in the fourth when the Red Sox got men at first and second with one out, but other than that the club couldn’t sustain any semblance of a rally until the game was well out of reach.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
17 May 2026
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“Outward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outward. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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