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
Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2025
By all outward appearances, the tracking has stopped.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 May 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
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Adjective
Tillman credited the players and coaches with looking inward rather than outward.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2025
By all outward appearances, the tracking has stopped.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 May 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outward
Adjective
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Scientists hope to bring this technology to even larger telescopes, including the 4-meter Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope in Hawaiʻi, promising an even closer look at the sun's outer layers.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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That’s all because of cooling properties like moisture-wicking outer shells and hypoallergenic, airy fill materials, such as lightweight down and mulberry silk.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Somewhere, sometime, somehow, Rob Tanner’s face will break into the loveliest smile, Arsenal will no longer be second and maybe Manchester United will stop being quite so bad.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Her face became immortalized on advertisements, greeting cards, bottles of hot sauce and all manner of gag gifts; it was even used as advertising décor on flags decorating a Manhattan record store — all without permission or compensation.—
Alan K. Rode,
Variety,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Residents were forced to evacuate down an exterior fire escape, according to ABC7 Eyewitness News.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2025
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The exterior walls are covered in greenery, boasting a vertical garden that cools the surfaces, filters the air, and changes with the seasons.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Thus, June’s competition will mark her first appearance at a sanctioned meet since the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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While bouncy, youthful skin is widely celebrated, there’s something special about complexions that have enjoyed an illustrious life — even if that means the appearance of fine lines, crepey texture, or pesky wrinkles.—
Jennifer Chan,
People.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Early studies relied on the DNA of modern people to make inferences about evolution, but these methods could detect only events that had lasting effects.—
Kermit Pattison,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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This damaging effect can be somewhat mitigated by maintaining a mosaic of farmland interspersed with natural habitats that are suitable for supporting insects that are crucial to sustainable food production.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Okonkwo made a huge impression in north Wales and his move was made permanent last summer on a free transfer.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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But my impression is that my biggest problems with this season, from the killing of Joel to the single-minded vengeance arc, are all downstream of story decisions made years ago during the development of The Last of Us Part 2.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2025
Noun
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The character reveals little with her expressions: a defensive mechanism that’s served her well in service jobs, and as a seeming (though not culpable) co-conspirator in the burglary that landed her husband in jail.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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This latest seeming reversal of opinion comes a little more than a month after the governor cozied up to President Trump.—
Joel Fox,
Orange County Register,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Those willing to hold on until the final scene may find some semblance of satisfaction in the chaos.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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Maresca praised the Portugal international’s performances in the role during Jackson’s injury absence, when his speed and selfless running restored some semblance of the usual balance to Chelsea’s attack.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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“Outward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outward. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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