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

An outward shift in the frontier signals an increase in an economy’s productive capacity. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026 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

Noun

In IconArrows pointing outwards BCA Research The data come from a thorough and provocative new report by BCA's longtime (and now semi-retired) chief economist Martin Barnes. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 17 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

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Adjective

Over the coming months, avionics, scientific instruments and thermal insulation will gradually transform the frame into the flying science laboratory destined for the outer solar system.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
However, the inner (dentine) layer of these building blocks twist to the right, while the outer (cementum) layer twists left.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of outer

Noun

The team ended the NBA’s longest season in October 2020 with the franchise’s 17th title, the crowning achievement of Jeanie’s time as the face of Lakers ownership.

— Law Murray, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Despite a recent controversy regarding his comments about Dodgers fans, Crow-Armstrong's dynamic play and the potential for a new MVP face could sway voters over Ohtani's two-way dominance.

— Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of face

Adjective

According to district protocol, students and staff stayed in the building with the exterior doors locked, and no visitors were allowed inside.

— Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Aug. 2026
This policy expressly provides protection for interior and exterior damage.

— Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of exterior

Noun

With only 13 appearances last season, Clark’s playing time was severely limited due to a slew of injuries, including a left ankle bone bruise that ultimately ended her season.

— James Boyd, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
As recently as five years ago, meme users were still mocking Cullen’s sparkling appearance.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of appearance

Noun

In winter, splurge for a room with a fireplace for the full mountain retreat effect.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Guest judge Willy Chavarria praises how Jeffrey’s outfit moved (my favorite thing about it), but the strength of Naheim’s tromp l’oeil effect snags him the win, immunity for the next challenge, and $20,000 from Viva.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of effect

Noun

While this may have been KiiiKiii’s first time in North America, their music has left a lasting impression on listeners.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Instead, fans have only seen short clips of Mourinho’s impressions via the club’s in-house media channels.

— Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 19 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

The Aztecs scrimmaged for perhaps four dozen plays, with an officiating crew present to create some semblance of game-like conditions.

— Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
Others did well, of course, only for profits to collapse when some semblance of normalcy returned.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

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