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adjective

ˈau̇t-wərd How to pronounce outward (audio)
Definition of outwardnext
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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outward

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noun

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
Adjective
In Verghese’s model, agents can operate within limits, but large, outward, expensive, or irreversible actions still require human approval. — William Jones, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 At the height of the animosity between UEFA and FIFA, there were outward displays of tension. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Noun
In IconArrows pointing outwards Abel wasn't just spending money on Berkshire shares. — Alex Crippen, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026 But now, with Blue Island, Lenae turns her perception outwards. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outward
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outward
  1. outer
  2. face
  3. exterior
  4. appearance
  5. effect
  6. impression
  7. seeming
  8. semblance
Adjective
  • Observers can also catch a glimpse of the sun's outer atmosphere, known as the corona, glowing around the silhouetted moon.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Safety breakthrough To stress-test the pack under extreme conditions, CATL intentionally forced two neighboring cells to fail at the same time in various critical spots, such as the dense center and outer corners.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of outer
Noun
  • The 18-year old who was thrown to the ground and punched in the face by an Arkansas State Police trooper during a traffic stop near Manila earlier this month has filed a lawsuit against the trooper.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2026
  • However, a whole-brain analysis did show distinct patterns of activity when the dogs saw faces showing the negative emotions.
    — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of face
Adjective
  • The upper floors and sculpture terraces are also connected by a series of exterior staircases, with great views of the downtown skyline, and a rare opportunity to experience art en plein aire.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The 2026 Jeep Cherokee's exterior redesign is the SUV's most noticeable attribute from afar.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of exterior
Noun
  • These are contributed viewpoints rather than official World Economic Forum research conclusions, but their appearance on the platform reflects a real shift, since the conversation is no longer limited to what AI will do to work.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Gary hasn’t been tremendously present around the Raiders since Klint got the job — this was his first public appearance at a practice.
    — Sam Warren, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of appearance
Noun
  • However, in the case of the sun, the effect isn’t usually visible because of its massive size.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Withdrawal effects were minimal, with only a slight increase in sleep difficulty.
    — Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of effect
Noun
  • While the Giants are likely to pursue catching help this winter, Vitello was comfortable saying that Susac made a solid impression.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The scratchy, sketchy linework goes for an impression of people and places rather than strictly realistic representation; the backgrounds mostly stripped away.
    — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of impression
Noun
  • And are some Heat fans still upset with the way James left Miami in ‘14 after a seeming falling out with Pat Riley?
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
  • But so far Indiana is off to just a 6-5 start this year, while Clark has seen a seeming decline in shooting accuracy.
    — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Definition of seeming
Noun
  • Others did well, of course, only for profits to collapse when some semblance of normalcy returned.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The teams can theoretically save a little money by signing someone to a two-year deal — instead of paying them an exorbitant amount after their first season of college stardom — and, hopefully, create some semblance of roster continuity.
    — Brendan Marks, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
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