OUTWARD Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

outward 1 of 2

adjective

ˈau̇t-wərd

Definition of outward

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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outward

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noun

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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Adjective

An outward shift in the frontier signals an increase in an economy’s productive capacity. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026 In Verghese’s model, agents can operate within limits, but large, outward, expensive, or irreversible actions still require human approval. — William Jones, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026

Noun

In IconArrows pointing outwards Get Mike Santoli's Market Memo in your inbox first. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outward

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Adjective

Earlier this month as a hurricane, the outer bands of Lala battered Hawaii and caused destructive flooding.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Spanning 42 feet long and more than 14 feet wide, the observatory is designed to explore the outer solar system and beyond – prying into the previously unobservable edge of the universe to study dark energy and search for exoplanets.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of outer

Noun

Grande became the face of an ongoing conversation around health, and the cultural pendulum swing away from body positivity to the glorification of thinness, ignited by the proliferation of weight-loss drugs.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Aug. 2026
Tatcha’s top three stock keeping units today include its $74 Dewy Skin Cream, one jar of which is sold every 30 seconds, as well as the lightweight Water Cream and Rice Wash face wash, priced at $74 and $40, respectively.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of face

Adjective

In transport and mobile machinery, this direct integration converts exterior bodywork into an auxiliary power source.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Historic Preservation Commission members voted Thursday to approve exterior changes to the mansion’s original design plan as the building, now more than a century old, undergoes restoration and renovation as part of a new residential development.

— Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of exterior

Noun

By comparison, prior to Warsh taking office, officials averaged roughly 23 public appearances during the same two-week period following each Fed policy meeting since 2022.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Harris, making just his eighth career appearance, set the tone by pitching two perfect innings with two strikeouts to record his second career hold.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of appearance

Noun

Finally, Angel Martinez captured this gorgeous shot of the eclipsed Sturgeon Moon setting behind a cluster of skyscrapers in Madrid, Spain, as atmospheric effects distorted the true color and outline of the lunar disk.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026
As climate change exacerbates the heat, experts say the negative effects of sizzling classrooms are here to stay, especially in school districts that may not have the resources to combat hotter weather.

— Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of effect

Noun

Some singers need just one name to leave a lasting impression.

— Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
The lobby makes a bold first impression with double-height ceilings, pops of pink and green, statement-making couches, and the sounds of Cuban and Spanish music setting the tone.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of impression

Noun

And are some Heat fans still upset with the way James left Miami in ‘14 after a seeming falling out with Pat Riley?

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
But so far Indiana is off to just a 6-5 start this year, while Clark has seen a seeming decline in shooting accuracy.

— Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026

Definition of seeming

Noun

Amid the cinematic chaos of what those Transformers movies would be, there was still Optimus Prime, anchoring the whole thing to some semblance of nobility.

— Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2026
If the Raiders have some semblance of a passing game — similar to in 2024, when Jakobi Meyers produced a receiving line of 129-87-1,027-4 — Nailor and Tucker are in the conversation to benefit alongside Brock Bowers.

— Jake Ciely, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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