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
New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2025
Dæmons seem to be an outward manifestation of the complex nature of humans that encompasses, male, female and animalistic characteristics that hint towards the breaking of gender binaries and the possibilities of interspecies relations.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
For decades, many researchers agreed on calculations indicating that the universe may simply continue to infinitely expand outwards in all directions.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Paul Ridden/New Atlas While many ebikes will provide assist for your outward commute, and possibly back home too, options decrease significantly for weekend trekkers.
—New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2025
Dæmons seem to be an outward manifestation of the complex nature of humans that encompasses, male, female and animalistic characteristics that hint towards the breaking of gender binaries and the possibilities of interspecies relations.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
Back on the swim platform, the side bulwarks fold outwards to create a larger exterior space.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
For decades, many researchers agreed on calculations indicating that the universe may simply continue to infinitely expand outwards in all directions.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outward
Adjective
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Celebrity makeup artist Michael Anthony accentuated her under eyes using a brightening concealer and kissed the faintest shade of pink to her outer corners next to long lash extensions that reached her brows.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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One long-standing theory suggests that it was delivered by icy bodies from the outer solar system after Earth formed, while another proposes that the raw materials that make up our planet already held the ingredients necessary to generate water internally.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But special moments in special seasons bloom when least expected, and Cooper smiled in the face of the impossible.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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But in today’s world of digital creators, those seeking fame face competition in a way Khan’s generation never could have imagined.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Major restorations followed in 1983–1984, when the interior was restored with historical decorations and plumbing and electrical systems were upgraded, and again in 2002 under former Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who updated both the interior and exterior while improving public accessibility.—
Nandika Chatterjee,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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This lightweight puffy tote offers similar features for a low price of $33, including a laptop compartment, interior storage pockets, two exterior side pockets (perfect for a water bottle in one and an umbrella in the other), and comfortable shoulder straps.—
Erin Cavoto,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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First-team appearances came in the National League Cup ties against the under-21 side of Leeds United from the Premier League and second-division Middlesbrough, and dual-registration rules allowed Gjoshe to link up with Bottesford last month.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Roberts court, unusually obsessed with the Supreme Court’s public reputation and appearance of political interference, might consider such a ruling a way to balance limiting executive power without tanking the broader economy.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Fast casual has become ‘too expensive’ Cava, which serves customizable Mediterranean-style bowls, is one chain that’s feeling the effects.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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The effect can last up to 2 years after stopping the antibiotics.—
Leigh Weddle,
Verywell Health,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Sixers took the season opener in Boston 117-116, thanks to a Tyrese Maxey 40-piece and VJ Edgecombe’s Wilt Chamberlain impression.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Driving impressions Fuel economy for the most efficient front-drive models is 33 mpg in the city, 35 on the highway and 34 in combined driving.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Two lovely dinner options here are the temporary fondue chalet, which, like all the wintertime pop-up fondue restaurants in Switzerland, is remarkably solid and permanent seeming.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Sep. 2025
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The insurer’s spokesperson declined an opportunity to clarify this seeming contradiction.—
Mario Ariza,
ProPublica,
15 Sep. 2025
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Pop-in is frequent and often noticeable, and both friendly and enemy AI are nearly nonexistent, with only the boss enemies putting up any semblance of a fight.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Nov. 2025
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For the most part, the crowds are expected to shrink greatly on Friday due to festivities, though a scary movie like Black Phone 2 might be able to find some semblance of an audience.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Outward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outward. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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