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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in face
outward and often deceptive indication
never was there in a man such a fine, heroic outward and such a cowardly interior
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of outward
Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
That means the outward push of radiation pressure that has been supporting the stars against the inward push of their own gravity ceases.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Apr. 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
See All Example Sentences for outward
Adjective
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter earlier this year, Wood talked about the differences in demeanor and outward appearance between her and her American castmates.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
That means the outward push of radiation pressure that has been supporting the stars against the inward push of their own gravity ceases.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Apr. 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
See All Example Sentences for outward
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outward
Adjective
-
Dating back to the Silla Dynasty, the ideology that outer beauty influenced the inner self was promoted through ingredients, like mung bean powder, for cleansing and plant extracts for lotions and oils.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
23 Apr. 2025
-
Courtesy of Lucasfilm On an isolated farm at the outer reaches of a fascist empire, a mid-level government toady interrogates his victims.—
Jake Kleinman,
Wired News,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
But markets are betting on more stimulus being rolled out soon in the face of the escalating China-U.S. trade war.—
Hannah Lang and Rae Wee,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
-
Kandi Burruss, Ace, And Blaze Actress and singer Kandi Burruss was a part of the photo shoot gang too this Easter and shared images of herself making silly faces with her minis Ace and Blaze Tucker.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
Contributing buildings are those that have architectural designs that provide the district its historic character, and thus are typically protected from demolition or substantial exterior alternations.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
-
The cabin, which features the inverse of the exterior color scheme, may be configured the same way as any other current-gen 911 convertible, but the decoration is entirely unique.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Every year of experience, every successful client outcome, and every new credential or media appearance increases your brand equity and the ROI for your clients.—
Amanda Miller Littlejohn,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
-
The actor died in 2022 at age 72, with his final onscreen appearance being in the Max special Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts.—
Julia Emmanuele,
EW.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
That kind of knowledge production has, in effect, been automated.—
D. Graham Burnett,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2025
-
Louisiana Louisiana’s law went into effect Jan. 1 requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, but the state hasn't issued guidance on what documentation residents need.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The scientists, led by fossil track specialist Conner Bennett, used advanced 3D imaging techniques to identify and analyze four sets of vertebrate trace fossils, including impressions left behind by prehistoric birds, mammals, lizards and invertebrates.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
-
Chido Obi has made such an impression in fleeting senior cameos that not registering the 17-year-old for the Europa League could be regarded as an oversight.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
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
-
The magic does indeed happen—the wondrous deceptions, the seeming distortions of reality, the sense of strangeness.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
It’s always been just us my entire life; no real semblance of blood family has been in the picture.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
25 Apr. 2025
-
When spring arrives, flowering trees in Front Range parks erupt with white and pink blossoms, a gorgeous sight that can offer a semblance of consolation for frustrated weekend tennis players enduring long waits for free courts.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
22 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Outward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outward. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share