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Recent Examples of externally
The beginning of Lent for many Catholics is marked by Ash Wednesday, when faithfuls are blessed at a religious service with ash on their forehead to externally symbolize their transition into the spiritual season.
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
The work that doesn’t scream the loudest internally but decides who wins externally.
—Erik Huberman, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
Create solid foundations in your life, both internally and externally.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Linebacker Kenneth Murray started all season, but was scrutinized significantly for his performance externally, making his return to the Cowboys unlikely.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Ed Dodds, Colts assistant general manager If the Wilfs look externally for an executive with a traditional football background, Dobbs fits the bill.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
What begins externally travels internally through shock waves, in a safe, effective, and timely fashion.
—William Jones, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
And when outcomes disappoint, responsibility becomes blurred, both internally and externally.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
According to Cai Suliang, identified by CCTV as a member of a PLA bomber formation, the aircraft’s most visible difference from the H-6K is the addition of two externally mounted pods.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
The work that doesn’t scream the loudest internally but decides who wins externally.
—Erik Huberman, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
Create solid foundations in your life, both internally and externally.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Linebacker Kenneth Murray started all season, but was scrutinized significantly for his performance externally, making his return to the Cowboys unlikely.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Ed Dodds, Colts assistant general manager If the Wilfs look externally for an executive with a traditional football background, Dobbs fits the bill.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
What begins externally travels internally through shock waves, in a safe, effective, and timely fashion.
—William Jones, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
And when outcomes disappoint, responsibility becomes blurred, both internally and externally.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
According to Cai Suliang, identified by CCTV as a member of a PLA bomber formation, the aircraft’s most visible difference from the H-6K is the addition of two externally mounted pods.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for externally
Adverb
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Costco, never an outspoken supporter of DEI, did not outwardly tie its brand to diversity and inclusion as closely as other companies.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Her parents, while outwardly encouraging, remained worried.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The No Vigilantes Act required any law enforcement officer operating in California to visibly display identification, including the name of their agency and their name or badge number, except in undercover and other specific scenarios.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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But with a mini injury crisis in Alexander Blessin’s midfield, Irvine managed 90 minutes against Stuttgart, visibly limping during the game and running with obvious discomfort, but still playing extremely well.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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And yes, apparently that was a real wedding that happened during the halftime show, according to Variety.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Panarin has a no-move clause, and apparently was quite willing to use it as leverage to control his destination.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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According to the Wall Street Journal, Karp knew Epstein professionally through his work representing Leon Black, the Wall Street billionaire who paid Epstein more than a hundred and fifty million dollars, supposedly for tax and estate planning.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Trump is supposedly a very big fan of the Rush Hour franchise and is hoping for a new installment.—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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In her ruling Monday, Snyder blocked only the ban on masking by federal agents, and on seemingly narrow grounds.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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The 38-year-old Pittsburgh Penguins captain has always handled pressure with a seemingly innate knowing and calm.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The revelation is evidently taking its toll on Musk, who began a desperate campaign to clear his name on social media.—
Joe Wilkins Published Feb 5,
Futurism,
5 Feb. 2026
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The loan route was there and, evidently, a means to finding the money down the line was there too.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Although the collection was ostensibly fall, the brand follows a non-seasonal approach with most garments light enough to be worn in cool temperatures or as layering pieces in the cold.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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For years, the consensus in this country has been that a mother’s job is, ostensibly, to protect her children at all costs.—
Ej Dickson,
Rolling Stone,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Externally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/externally. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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