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
Rachel Raposas, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
Payton’s outward confidence that day in how the organization was handling injury prevention and maintenance proved well placed.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
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
Many Republicans withheld their support for Hegseth amid the controversies, though Trump maintained outward confidence that his nominee still had a path to getting confirmed.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
Payton’s outward confidence that day in how the organization was handling injury prevention and maintenance proved well placed.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outward
Adjective
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Cutouts at the top right of the inner display and the top center of the outer display house basic 8-megapixel cameras for selfies and video calls.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
22 Feb. 2025
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For her turn as a runway model, Pugh wore a set of spiky black false lashes that extended way past the outer corners of her eyes and allll the way up to the tippy-top of her brow.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Slot could have leapt to his defence in the face of stinging criticism.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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But Thursday’s turnover itself marked an abhorrent and cruel spectacle that flew in the face of international law, according to United Nations rights chief Volker Turk.—
Chris Kenning,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Anantara Bo Phut in Samui served as our main exterior entrance and reception area, Anantara Mai Khao in Phuket as the spa, and Rosewood Phuket as the dinner restaurant.—
Jim Halterman,
IndieWire,
24 Feb. 2025
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In fact, the only original exterior part is the windshield.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Among the opponents was Lake Central, whose recent run of dominance included an appearance in the 4A state championship game last year.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Poehler, 53, shared the sentiments during an appearance with Fey, 54, on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon ahead of SNL50: The Anniversary Special.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Reality check: The potential labor market effects are larger if the Trump administration and Congress enact major reductions to federal spending — in the hundreds of billions, not the comparatively small programs DOGE has targeted so far.—
Neil Irwin,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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The total effect and impact of her show were unforgettable.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In future books about how to make a strong first impression, authors would be wise to cite the work of Sears.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Building Patient Trust In Digital Environments Patients' first impressions of your practice are often based on your website.—
Adhip Ray,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Dressed in a white shirt and wearing a green sweater draped on her shoulders, the actress, 42, smiled widely and held her head in her hands in seeming shock.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Even in moments of retrenchment or seeming reversal, progress has found a way.—
John Hope Bryant,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Burns can still sew up a talented cast, which likely speaks to the appeal of any project these days with a semblance of recognizable adult humanity bubbling inside.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Ethiopian crosses symbolize eternal life and connection, and given that a sanctuary is a place for refuge and safety and holiness, Makonnen’s artwork provides some semblance of that for the spirits of the fallen and slain after their lives have ended.—
Shantay Robinson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Outward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outward. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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