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
Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The vehicle features a new and spacious rear-seat option, a minimalistic outward appearance, more enhanced electronic control technologies, and new safety features.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
In IconArrows pointing outwards The find chefs feature on the Black Foodie Finder app.
—Russell Leung, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Drawn in by Grubbs' personable demeanor, his presence on the national pickleball scene and his outward professions of faith, hundreds of people from across the U.S. took the offer.
—Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The vehicle features a new and spacious rear-seat option, a minimalistic outward appearance, more enhanced electronic control technologies, and new safety features.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Noun
Next, line the bottom center of your lip and blend the liner outwards towards the outer corners.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
In IconArrows pointing outwards The find chefs feature on the Black Foodie Finder app.
—Russell Leung, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outward
Adjective
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The reason a ninth planet may exist is an unusual clustering of minor bodies in the Kuiper Belt — the outer solar system.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The outer surface of the TPS is also coated with a white ceramic paint, which helps reflect as much solar energy as possible and further reduces the amount of heat absorbed.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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This year, the festival lineup of musical acts includes headliner Craig Morgan, Outlaw Whiskey, and Balsam Range, and attendees will also get to experience the car cruise-in, dock jumping, and a dedicated kid zone with face painting and a splash pad.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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There are more Nashville faces than ever appearing in mainstream entertainment.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Bolder Color Palettes Parker says gray, white, and beige are still at the top of the exterior color charts, but bolder hues are gaining ground.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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According to the event’s website, the money will go toward hiring a contractor who specializes in the historical preservation of lighthouses, replacing windows, repairing the roof, and a slew of exterior renovations.—
Emma George-Griffin,
Freep.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Between her performance, an aerialist’s acrobatics, and courtside appearances from stars like Leslie Jones, Dawn Staley, Bam Adebayo, and Robin Roberts, All-Star Weekend doubled as a celebration of sports and entertainment.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
21 July 2025
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In an appearance on the Paramount+ series The Checkup with Dr. David Agus, Ashton revealed a terrifying and emotional moment when the brothers were kids.—
Grace Gavilanes,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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The funding cuts are expected to have wide-reaching effects on NIH programs, including disease research and the development of new drugs.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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There are currently no weather advisories in effect.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Twenty-seven years ago, Armageddon benefited from a marketing campaign that left a lasting impression.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
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Older people often bring up how the U.S. helped Kosovo, and that left a strong impression.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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But the international order that the United States and its allies created out of the ashes of World War II prevented that seeming inevitability.—
KORI SCHAKE,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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Still, the chain isn’t firmly focused on collectibles, with management seeming intent on recapturing its meme stock mojo.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
24 June 2025
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Audiences hungry for some semblance of monoculture in a fractured attention economy and fatigued by dismal current events turned to the villa for escapism.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
14 July 2025
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For a multitude of plausible technical reasons, the AI could readily emit a statement or piece of advice that lacks any semblance of common sense and goes entirely out of bounds.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Outward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outward. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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