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
Dennis Harvey, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
This outward display of support has created a niche industry of e-commerce.
—Rytis Lauris, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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
The level of outward emotional expression here is simply kept at a level true to figures who may inwardly be reaching their boiling point, but are still held back by self-respect and polite manners.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
This outward display of support has created a niche industry of e-commerce.
—Rytis Lauris, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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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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The northeast Pacific transient population occurs throughout the coastal waters of the British Columbia province and the northeast Pacific offshore population are seen less frequently, but are known to travel widely in the outer coastal waters of British Columbia.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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On issue after issue, Trump has pushed the outer limits of presidential power.Philip Klinkner, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
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Enzo Maresca had no difficulty in pinpointing the precise moment a positive Chelsea performance against Bournemouth began to disintegrate in the face of familiar flaws.Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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As for her glam, Good opted to toss her hair up into a bun, with a few strands to frame her face.Julia Teti, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
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The bag also has interior and exterior zipper compartments to keep your contents organized and secure.Clara McMahon, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Sony Honda Mobility The Signature model gets 3 exterior paint options, and 2 interior options; the Origin is available only in black inside and out.New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Jan. 2025
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However, the purpose of the coenzyme is not just the appearance of eternal youth.Essence, Essence, 9 Jan. 2025
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Marta has made 128 appearances for the Pride in her eight seasons with the club, scoring 42 goals and adding 19 assists.Cassie Armstrong, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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Other notable wildfires included the Eaton Fire near Pasadena, where evacuation orders were in effect as the blaze swelled to 1,000 acres at 0% containment in the Eaton Canyon area as of early Wednesday.Axios, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
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Although the duration of the winter storm watches varies from state to state, at time of writing, the latest storm watches were in effect until Saturday morning.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Having goals can create the impression that decisions are being made based on race or gender.Emily Peck, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
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The song’s coronation on Regional Mexican Airplay comes after a 14% gain in audience impressions, to 7.7 million, logged in the tracking week of Jan. 3-9, according to Luminate.Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 15 Jan. 2025
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The season finale once again takes various characters to a seeming point of no return, and in a way that plays smartly in conversation with events from the end of Season One.Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025
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To these seeming conundrums Mian offers several plausible explanations.Harper's Magazine, Harper's Magazine, 2 Mar. 2024
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Some people can stop drinking alcohol for a month and do so without any semblance of preparation or planning.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Now, the challenge lies in managing the rising cost of basics while maintaining a semblance of self-care.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Outward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outward. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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