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
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.
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Chris Waugh, New York Times, 12 June 2026
Instead, stars are moving en masse outwards from the core of the SMC, in directions generally aligned along an axis pointing from (as seen from Earth) southeast to northwest.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 June 2026
In IconArrows pointing outwards The supply issues have forced oil importers to look for alternative suppliers.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 7 June 2026
Built into each seat was a slim, adjustable arm that extended outwards to create a small platform.
—Jalyn Robinson, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
This is a type of scarring hair loss which starts in the crown and spreads outwards.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 28 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
Chris Waugh, New York Times, 12 June 2026
Instead, stars are moving en masse outwards from the core of the SMC, in directions generally aligned along an axis pointing from (as seen from Earth) southeast to northwest.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 June 2026
In IconArrows pointing outwards The supply issues have forced oil importers to look for alternative suppliers.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 7 June 2026
Built into each seat was a slim, adjustable arm that extended outwards to create a small platform.
—Jalyn Robinson, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
This is a type of scarring hair loss which starts in the crown and spreads outwards.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 28 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outwards
Noun
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This issue could be one Denver faces for years to come.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Earlier, Tracy was talking about being willing to expose your foibles as an actor and to let these people who don’t have to put their faces on-camera use them.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Organizers say the free show will have more than 10,000 pyrotechnic effects along the Detroit River.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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These conditions can increase your vulnerability to adverse effects from poor air quality.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
16 June 2026
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Barring injury, Mbappé could go on to overtake goalkeeper Hugo Lloris' record of 145 appearances for Les Bleus.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Most of the tour’s SoCal appearances have had two opening acts, Lucinda Williams and the John Doe Folk Trio, and there are no skips in that triple-bill.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
21 June 2026
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The Sun, planet of self-expression, enters your sign, energizing your 1st House of Identity with vitality that boosts your confidence and creates a glow in first impressions.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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This is where customers formed their impressions.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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“Outwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outwards. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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