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
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
But in a 2012 New York magazine feature, Grizzly Bear revealed that—for all of the band’s outward success—its members weren’t even making a middle-class income.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025
In IconArrows pointing outwards Want to stand out, grow your network, and get more job opportunities?
—Stav Ziv, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
This promotes an outward global perspective at all levels of the business, giving strategic and timely responses.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
But in a 2012 New York magazine feature, Grizzly Bear revealed that—for all of the band’s outward success—its members weren’t even making a middle-class income.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
With six petals that delicately curve outwards, this plant grows multiple sweet-smelling flowers on a single stem.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025
In IconArrows pointing outwards Want to stand out, grow your network, and get more job opportunities?
—Stav Ziv, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outward
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Voyager 1 marks 48 years in space The twin Voyager probes were launched on separate dates in 1977 from Florida from what is now the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station with the mission of exploring the outer solar system.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Some of the sauropod fossils showed lesions that were confined to the bone marrow, while others had lesions that extended from the marrow all the way to the outer bone surface.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Not knowing much about the condition, Mares-Sedillo worried that her face would be permanently altered.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Travis Kelce got right in Jawaan Taylor's face after his second false start of the game.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The physical bolt from your existing lock stays put, as does the exterior key hole.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Sep. 2025
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The firm offers interior and exterior architectural design services, and boasts extensive experience with construction and project management.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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Those born just afterwards — Steve McManaman, Darren Anderton (both 1972), Jamie Redknapp (1973) — made 37, 30 and 17 international appearances respectively, much fewer than their talent would have suggested, for various reasons.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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While more research needs to be conducted, a promising clinical study found that participants who took a specific soluble keratin supplement for three months strengthened and improved the appearance of their nails.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
6 Sep. 2025
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With support from the ADG Community Journalism Project, LEARNS reporter Josh Snyder covers the impact of the law on the K-12 education system across the state, and its effect on teachers, students, parents and communities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Sep. 2025
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Unlike other provisions in the Alien and Sedition Acts, which expired or were repealed, the Alien Enemies Act remains in effect today.—
Robert Birsel
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These aren't just impressions—they're experiences that drive immediate conversion while building brand affinity.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Unsurprisingly, the impression left by Karl is an overwhelmingly positive one, generous with praise and ginger with criticism.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Flaming weapons, glass boats, and a chariot pulled by flying scarabs make their way into the picture, as well as a seeming mandate that none of the performers wear too much in the way of clothes.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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With paying more seeming a given, the advisors say having that perfect or near-perfect experience is more important than ever.—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Although more expensive and labor-intensive, the practice replaces much of the Central Valley’s roughly 500,000 acres of rice with temporary wetlands during the winter, a semblance of how the land would naturally function without dams, and levees and civilization.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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And then, just like that, it was all gone; the newsroom routine, the daily deadlines, and any semblance of a clear next step.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Outward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outward. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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