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also outdoors
as in open-air
of, relating to, or held in the open air
an outdoor picnic is always at the mercy of the weather, of course
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Recent Examples of outdoor
Residents are advised to limit strenuous outdoor activities, wear lightweight clothing, and stay hydrated.
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Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 25 July 2025
At the center of the hotel’s ethos are its outdoor activities.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 25 July 2025
What to Do Spanning 180 acres, Camp Helen State Park is a day-use area with a plethora of outdoor activities.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 25 July 2025
Based in Denver, Rich balances his professional pursuits with family life, enjoying outdoor activities with his wife and two sons.
—Rich Tabaka, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
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Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 25 July 2025
At the center of the hotel’s ethos are its outdoor activities.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 25 July 2025
What to Do Spanning 180 acres, Camp Helen State Park is a day-use area with a plethora of outdoor activities.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 25 July 2025
Based in Denver, Rich balances his professional pursuits with family life, enjoying outdoor activities with his wife and two sons.
—Rich Tabaka, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outdoor
Adjective
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For a more contemporary soak, head to Caracalla Spa, which features open-air pools and forest views.—
Sofia Markovich,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
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More than 90% of parents will shop in person, with malls and open-air centers quickly gaining favor—particularly among high-income families.—
Naveen Jaggi,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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In his absence, Jalen Ramsey worked as an outside corner with Beanie Bishop in the nickel.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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This month will ask you to stay true to your vision while navigating outside obstacles with grace.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The soft, yet sturdy midsole is extremely comfortable for all-day wear, while the outer cotton canvas has held up against hours of wear in high school hallways, the park, and more places.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
28 July 2025
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The eye-catching blooms feature creamy ivory outer petals surrounding playfully fringed, lemon-yellow inner petals and a darker golden eye.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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The reversal, perhaps typical of our time, is that, whereas the Welles broadcast was a program that, heard indoors, thrust people in terror out-of-doors, our drone panic involves an outdoor occurrence that people race inside to make sense of.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2024
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The reversal, perhaps typical of our time, is that, whereas the Welles broadcast was a program that, heard indoors, thrust people in terror out-of-doors, our drone panic involves an outdoor occurrence that people race inside to make sense of.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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These companies make car buying more straightforward by creating a consumer-centric shopping experience where drivers can easily narrow down their options without having to deal with sales tactics and external opinions.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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Hamilton only plans to use pre-1970 Minis for CCT builds, which means sliding side windows and external door hinges for a reassuringly retro look.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Tough, athletic, sturdy, outdoorsy, reliable Most businesses focus on a couple of these.—
Sabine Leveiller,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Read Next National Magnetic cattle ranch for sale in Wyoming is outdoorsy dream.—
TJ Macias,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Outdoor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outdoor. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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