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
Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 20 July 2025
This is an example of an outward display of anger that is loud but contained.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 July 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
Let this week be about inner alignment before outward expansion.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 20 July 2025
This is an example of an outward display of anger that is loud but contained.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 July 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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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
Noun
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After getting his start on Saturday Night Live in the 1990s, Sandler quickly became one of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
26 July 2025
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When Watkins flipped open the visor of his helmet, Donnelly’s face had turned blue.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Other exterior highlights include a lounge with a stone fireplace and a swimming pool by Shoreline.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
30 July 2025
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Amazon Autos also displays exterior color, interior color, engine and drivetrain information.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
Noun
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The man accused of stabbing to death two people who were hiking at Devil’s Den State Park on Saturday was ordered held without bond and appointed an attorney at a brief first appearance hearing Friday at the Washington County Detention Center.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Aug. 2025
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Ahead of the fest closers, Gracie Abrams wowed fans with a surprise appearance from Robyn, Cage the Elephant paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, and many more artists made waves.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The initiative takes human error into account and was first put into effect in Sweden in the 1990s.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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World Athletics has confirmed that gene testing for female eligibility will come into effect in time for the Tokyo World Championships in September.—
Jessica Hopkins,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Older people often bring up how the U.S. helped Kosovo, and that left a strong impression.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Twenty-seven years ago, Armageddon benefited from a marketing campaign that left a lasting impression.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
Noun
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But the international order that the United States and its allies created out of the ashes of World War II prevented that seeming inevitability.—
KORI SCHAKE,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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Still, the chain isn’t firmly focused on collectibles, with management seeming intent on recapturing its meme stock mojo.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Suppose that a person is overtly placed on the watchlist, but they weren’t given any semblance of due process.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Yet, this fragile ambition is now overshadowed by profound shock, as brutal acts by warring factions on the ground undermine the government's authority and disrupt any semblance of order.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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“Outward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outward. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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