as in faces
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 outwards
In IconArrows pointing outwards Berkshire also initiated a small position in Macy's, valued at roughly $55 million at the end of the first quarter.
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Yun Li, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Again, gently press and blend the product outwards, and use light stamping motions to build coverage.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 14 May 2026
She was fascinated by the difference in speed between human activity and, say, a stone striking water, rippling outwards.
—Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
The rest of the property radiates outwards from here, incorporating four restaurants, rooms and suites spread across a number of individual low-rise blocks, the Conrad Spa, and meeting and events space.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
Yun Li, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Again, gently press and blend the product outwards, and use light stamping motions to build coverage.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 14 May 2026
She was fascinated by the difference in speed between human activity and, say, a stone striking water, rippling outwards.
—Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
The rest of the property radiates outwards from here, incorporating four restaurants, rooms and suites spread across a number of individual low-rise blocks, the Conrad Spa, and meeting and events space.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outwards
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Other famous faces in the crowd included Tim Meadows and Paul Rudd, each of whom similarly angled to appear on the finale episode.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2026
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Among the thousands of faces in the stands are, of course, the wives and girlfriends of the star drivers behind the wheel — their families and kids, too!—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Advocates said the effects would be felt by communities most in need of medical providers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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However, there are occasional visual flourishes, like the beginning and end of each stage resembling sketches, and the backgrounds featuring light pencil lines and watercolor effects, hinting that the game takes place in a storybook.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2026
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Djokovic, who owns a career 101-17 lifetime record in Paris in 21 career appearances, has only played one match since developing a right forearm injury at Indian Wells that developed into a right shoulder injury.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Lawyers and former judges warn of chaos and eroding due process, with hearings canceled, courthouse arrests rising and asylum seekers traveling hours for minutes-long appearances that can decide their futures.—
Olga R. Rodriguez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Participation, retention and long-term cultural relevance are increasingly more valuable indicators than reach or impressions alone.—
Felicity Fellows,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Other team members made their own impressions.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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“Outwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outwards. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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