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
Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2025
By all outward appearances, the tracking has stopped.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 May 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
Tillman credited the players and coaches with looking inward rather than outward.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2025
By all outward appearances, the tracking has stopped.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 May 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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This ring has a titanium alloy outer shell, and weighs just 2-3g depending on the size chosen.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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This reportedly means that as long as the Echo Pro's ABS outer shell remains intact, the helmet does not have to replaced after each impact.—
Ben Coxworth
May 16,
New Atlas,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Pamela Anderson is baring it all about going bare face.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The footage ended only when another person picked up her phone, their face momentarily showing to viewers.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Riding on 18-inch black alloy wheels, the exterior aesthetics is really appealing with the gloss black accents and Mazda-brand familiar front-grille design.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2025
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Its exterior sports wood and metal, and its front porch looks large enough to accommodate some outdoor seating.—
Adam Williams
May 17,
New Atlas,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Thus, June’s competition will mark her first appearance at a sanctioned meet since the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Her outfit for the final was a black dress whose arms, when lifted, gave the appearance of bat wings — a symbol associated with the young Bibas brothers who were abducted from Israel on Oct. 7 and killed in Gaza.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Early studies relied on the DNA of modern people to make inferences about evolution, but these methods could detect only events that had lasting effects.—
Kermit Pattison,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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This damaging effect can be somewhat mitigated by maintaining a mosaic of farmland interspersed with natural habitats that are suitable for supporting insects that are crucial to sustainable food production.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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This tiny percentage creates 9 billion impressions in the LinkedIn feed every week.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Although a few mega-hits such as China’s Nezha 2 and Thailand’s How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies gives the impression that all is well – the truth is that box office recovery has been slow or uneven across most territories.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
14 May 2025
Noun
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This latest seeming reversal of opinion comes a little more than a month after the governor cozied up to President Trump.—
Joel Fox,
Orange County Register,
7 Mar. 2025
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But the seeming split between Newsom and Van Hollen is both smaller than media is playing it, and also the most important question vexing Democrats right now: Do Americans care about the Constitution, or the stock market? Americans largely can’t make up their minds about what worries them most.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Those willing to hold on until the final scene may find some semblance of satisfaction in the chaos.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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Maresca praised the Portugal international’s performances in the role during Jackson’s injury absence, when his speed and selfless running restored some semblance of the usual balance to Chelsea’s attack.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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“Outward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outward. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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