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
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2025
In We Do Not Part, this collapse is the outward manifestation of an opaque inner distress.
—Robert Rubsam, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2025
Phil Plait, Discover Magazine, 2 Jan. 2012
According to this study, the return trip effect (which makes the return trip seem 17-22% shorter on average!) is seen even when people take different routes on the outward and return trips.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 4 July 2014
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Adjective
Was Natalie reduced to her outward appearances just like Seth?
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2025
In We Do Not Part, this collapse is the outward manifestation of an opaque inner distress.
—Robert Rubsam, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
The tendril-like structures radiating outward are not real, but are artifacts of the image processing techniques.
—Phil Plait, Discover Magazine, 2 Jan. 2012
According to this study, the return trip effect (which makes the return trip seem 17-22% shorter on average!) is seen even when people take different routes on the outward and return trips.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 4 July 2014
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outward
Adjective
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Its inner core of shredded latex provides durability, while the outer layer of down-like micro-denier fiber adds luxurious comfort.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
5 Mar. 2025
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The narrow bezel and dial elements pushed to the outer edge create an illusion of size, making the watch appear larger on the wrist than its dimensions suggest.—
Bhanu Chopra,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The only thing scarier than performing a song by one of the coaches on The Voice to their faces is showing up for your Blind Audition round with an acoustic guitar and a tricky Taylor Swift song in your quiver.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
4 Mar. 2025
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In the face of steep new duties—especially on China—footwear brands will also be forced to raise prices.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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However, handwashing is recommended for regular cleaning as harsh dishwasher detergents can dull the exterior enamel over time.—
Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2025
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The trio were captured by paparazzi filming this moment in New York City on the exterior set of Josie's bar, though the producers tried to preserve the reveal for showtime.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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During an appearance on New York Times‘ Popcast, The Abbot was asked how the lack of support from New York City’s chief Hip-Hop radio station affected the crew, as the ban occurred at the peak of their popularity.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Chiefs General Manager Brett Veach also discussed the rumors that Travis is set to retire during an appearance on NFL: The Insiders podcast this week.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Clocks in most states leapt forward an hour this morning as Daylight Saving Time (DST) went into effect.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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Financial market volatility soared last week as new tariffs for Canada, Mexico, and China went into effect, and investors reacted to a potential slowdown in the U.S. from growing economic uncertainty.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Nick and Honey in public give off the impression of perfection, but cocktails with George and Martha after 2 am unveiled the less attractive side of the marriages that appear so attractive in the public realm.—
John Tamny,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The white-washed undyed look on this impression of a Persian style gives it a cozy, rustic vibe.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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One seeming point of agreement among publicists is that the scandal has embarrassed the profession as a whole.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
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Dressed in a white shirt and wearing a green sweater draped on her shoulders, the actress, 42, smiled widely and held her head in her hands in seeming shock.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Hayes is part of a small faction of Black social media app founders with semblances of success in the space—it’s been proven to be incredibly difficult to gauge and sustain the interest of the masses on a new digital platform when compared to Instagram, X, Snapchat, and TikTok.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
3 Mar. 2025
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Wittingly or not, nobody embodied this behavior better than Musk, who has spent the past decade operating with a healthy contempt for institutions, any semblance of decorum, and the law.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Outward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outward. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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