as in stranger
a person who is not native to or known to a community
she seems to enjoy the odd distinction of being the only outsider in such a small community
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Recent Examples of outsider
One of the shows will feature Tim Heidecker, who rose to prominence in the early 2000s on a unique brand of fringe, outsider comedy.
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Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Marc Boiron, chief executive of Polygon Labs, said on the a podcast that the rails are further along than outsiders assume.
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Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The highly organized religious extravaganza underscored the society’s international reach despite its schismatic outsider status, and appeal to conservative, traditionalist Catholics wary of the modern, secular world.
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Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
An outsider to the country’s traditions, Hiddink overhauled rosters, training methods, and playing formations to remold the team’s identity and playing style.
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Michael Morris,
Time,
1 July 2026
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Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Marc Boiron, chief executive of Polygon Labs, said on the a podcast that the rails are further along than outsiders assume.
—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The highly organized religious extravaganza underscored the society’s international reach despite its schismatic outsider status, and appeal to conservative, traditionalist Catholics wary of the modern, secular world.
—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
An outsider to the country’s traditions, Hiddink overhauled rosters, training methods, and playing formations to remold the team’s identity and playing style.
—
Michael Morris,
Time,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for outsider
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outsider
Noun
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My mom is the kind of person who constantly receives compliments from strangers.
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Within a few restless months, the group of strangers have become a fragile family.
Noun
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Home prices in the nation are falling, making way for potential bargains—but only the wealthiest foreigners can afford to move there.
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The government originally estimated about 500,000 foreigners living in Spain without authorization could benefit, but think tanks and the Spanish police placed the figure closer to a million people.
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“Outsider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outsider. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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