OUTLYING Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

outlying

adjective

Definition of outlying

as in isolated

far away from the center of a place The family lives in an outlying area of the city. the country's outlying islands

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Recent Examples of outlying Between 2020 and 2025, the fastest growth was clustered in pockets of the South and West, where outlying counties of major metro areas posted some of the biggest gains. — Chris Hacker, Washington Post, 30 June 2026 Those aiming to spend their time visiting the cultural sites in Tsim Sha Tsui, Central, or the outlying islands might find the neighborhood (or lack thereof) overly commercial. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026 In the capital's outlying neighborhoods, older men are often sitting on sidewalks and strumming their guitars. — Ricci Shryock, NPR, 27 May 2026 Second, the object had to have originated within that country’s modern borders; for example, Turkey would have no claim to an object from an outlying Ottoman province. — Matthew Campbell, Bloomberg, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for outlying

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Adjective

Beyond the shores of their isolated rock, animals like otters and orcas appear between the waves.

— Zachary Fletcher, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Many of these high-fiber candies use isolated fibers, such as inulin, chicory root, soluble corn fiber, and other prebiotics.

— Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of isolated

Adjective

Spacious, secluded and dressed like an exclusive private residence, the bungalows and private villas are nothing short of spectacular.

— Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Reaching this secluded region requires specially equipped 4x4s capable of navigating volcanic landscapes, mountain tracks, and glacial river crossings that remain inaccessible for most of the year.

— Gwen Nicol, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026

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