OUTWARD Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈau̇t-wərd

Definition of outward

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

The Sphere's outward display will also provide additional complementary programming for the fireworks shows. — Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 30 June 2026 Despite a business appearing healthy and profitable, owners can experience deep exhaustion, a disconnect between outward success and inward fatigue. — Scott Hanson, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Noun

Built into each seat was a slim, adjustable arm that extended outwards to create a small platform. — Jalyn Robinson, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026 That does not provide a great signal to supporters about the club’s ambitions, though the hierarchy are determined to ‘normalise’ the trading of players, even stars, outwards. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for outward

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Adjective

As satellite arrays became larger and more efficient, and electronics more sophisticated, orbital nuclear power systems were largely confined to exploration missions to the outer Solar System by the 1990s.

— David Szondy July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
That would give the planet more time to drift outward as the dying sun sheds its outer layers into space, potentially avoiding engulfment altogether.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of outer

Noun

The post also included a sweet selfie with her two younger sons, with Mateo smiling widely and Ciro making a silly face for the camera.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
Between Bon Jovi being home-ish from the band's Sayreville, New Jersey, roots and also back home on stage, the resonance of the lyrics were apparent on his face.

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of face

Adjective

Disposable Disinfecting Wipes Disposable disinfecting wipes are great for cleaning around the toilet seat, tank, handle, and other exterior surfaces, Glazer says.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
With wildfire in mind, Keith said the exterior materials were chosen to reduce risk.

— David Caraccio Updated July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of exterior

Noun

Swift and Kelce’s big day comes after months of speculation and back-to-back public appearances.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 July 2026
Questions remain over whether the funeral will mark the first public appearance of Mojtaba Khamenei since his father and family members were killed on the first day of the war.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of appearance

Noun

Dodgers two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani waddled through the clubhouse after the Dodgers’ 4-3 comeback victory against the Padres on Friday night, the bulging ice wraps around his left knee and right arm creating a penguin-like effect to his gait.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
The airbrush effect is thanks to a blend of polymers that reduce the appearance of pores and fine lines.

— Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 3 July 2026

Definition of effect

Noun

Suiting up in the desert is the first step for Steinbach and Anderson to leave their impressions on the staff in game action.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
About half of Democrats overall have a favorable impression of Mamdani and only about 1 in 10 have an unfavorable view of him, while the rest, about 39%, don’t have an opinion.

— Steve Peoples, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of impression

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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

Kevin Pina’s rocket set off an eruption of joy, only for Cape Verde to trail at half-time mostly because of Maximiliano Araujo, the only Uruguay attacker showing any semblance of form.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Their audiences didn’t care that the costumes weren’t high-quality, that the actors were often inexperienced, that there were no expensive special effects, or any semblance of realism.

— Lavender Au, The Dial, 30 June 2026

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