How to Use outward in a Sentence

outward

1 of 3 adjective
  • They showed no outward signs of fear, but they must have been afraid.
  • He made a slight outward movement with his right hand.
  • The outward migration of people from the city has hurt the city's economy greatly.
  • She was waiting for some outward expression of his love.
  • To all outward appearances, their marriage was quite normal.
  • Make sure to cut at an angle just above an outward bud.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
  • So far, there's been little outward sign of progress.
    — Antonia Noori Farzan, The Providence Journal, 14 Mar. 2026
  • And how much of his misanthropy is inward and how much is outward?
    — Dan Snierson, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Despite his outward calm, Smith is a man under siege.
    — USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Just as his outward appearance has evolved, so too has his mindset.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
  • But usually, the only outward sign is a frown on my face, and maybe my grumpy mood.
    — Ben Mattlin, CNN, 16 Oct. 2022
  • Their neighbors said the couple were friendly, and there were no outward signs of strife.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 23 June 2022
  • After this, the comet will begin its outward journey.
    — Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
  • There have been no outward signs of progress since then in the negotiations.
    — Eric Tucker, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2022
  • But one fat pitch followed by an outward display of emotion did not throw Urías off course.
    — Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2023
  • That’s when the eclipses start in your first house of identity and outward expression.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Like it or not, your outward appearance in the workplace does matter.
    — Monique Wilson, Glamour, 14 Nov. 2022
  • Super Heavy's grid fins, rather, are fixed in an outward position.
    — Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 17 Nov. 2023
  • The outward appearance changed, too.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
  • Her visage is not one of outward excitement but of tenderness for this man who should love her.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Trump had promised a quick operation but the war shows no signs of letting up and peace talks show no outward signs of progress.
    — Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Wearing white is an outward sign of our baptism, all of us belonging to the body of Christ.
    — Sophy Chaffee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2022
  • But the outward shift from big cities isn't just a Sun Belt phenomenon.
    — Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 1 June 2026
  • Ruled by the sun (our planet of ego, drive, and outward expression), they are driven by their desires.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2022
  • But here, the outward charm feels hollow, purposefully so.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Only some types of particles push against each other with outward pressure.
    — Stephen Dikerby, The Conversation, 29 June 2026
  • There was something wrong with him, a crack on the inside; the first encounter with outward pressure could snap and destroy.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026
  • Binders are used to minimize the outward appearance of breast tissue.
    — Amarachi Orie, CNN, 3 Feb. 2023
  • Still, Mjalli felt that the brand’s outward message clashed with its production.
    — Shahamat Uddin, Vogue, 12 June 2023
  • Stone booked four shows over those two nights but showed up for only one — many hours late, confused and, to all outward appearances, very high.
    — Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2023

outward

2 of 3 adverb
  • The window faces outward toward the street.
  • Stand with your heels together, toes pointing outward.
  • Just make sure the soles face outward.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2025
  • The way to deal with it is to look outward.
    — Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Place the rose over the soil cone and spread its roots outward.
    — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Cut back to a leaf or an outward-facing bud.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
  • For now, looking outward is still not the plan.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Prune to an outward-growing bud or to a five-leaflet leaf.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
  • That pressure flings some of the hot gas outward in the form of a wind.
    — Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 4 June 2026
  • Pull your leg outward (gently) with help from your rope or band.
    — Gerard Hartmann, Outside, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Keep your chest up, your back straight, and your knees pushing outward.
    — Jenessa Connor, Health, 29 Dec. 2025
  • But in his second term Trump has looked outward.
    — Ben Taub, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
  • Stand the box upright so the lid opens outward like a cupboard door.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Moments like these turned my mind inward and outward at the same time.
    — Cara Blue Adams, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2023
  • The final third of the month shifts your focus outward.
    — Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Dec. 2025
  • The left one was about two inches shorter than the right and turned outward.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 28 May 2026
  • But this can stretch your smile outward instead of upward.
    — Christine Buzan, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Its lower jaw twisted outward from back to front.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
  • For most of the season, the spears pointed outward.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
  • In these parts, lines that guide the sun’s magnetic field seem to blow outward.
    — Rahul Rao, Popular Science, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Point your toes forward or turn them slightly outward.
    — Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Hinged at the top, awning windows open outward, like casements.
    — Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 14 Oct. 2022
  • One sign displayed a revolver aimed outward.
    — Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Move to the middle of your lid and sweep the felt tip outward until the lines connect.
    — Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Then, simply move it upward and outward across the contours of the face.
    — Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 26 Oct. 2022
  • One is to place shoes around the perimeter of your suitcase with the soles facing outward.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2025
  • One is to place shoes around the perimeter of your suitcase with the soles facing outward.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
  • If those rates rise, the higher costs can ripple outward in the form of higher prices.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
  • If the fireworks were pointed outward, the structure would shoot fire and sparks.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Casement windows are hinged on the side and open outward to the left or right with a crank handle.
    — Bridget Degnan, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2021

outward

3 of 3 noun
  • This is a type of scarring hair loss which starts in the crown and spreads outwards.
    — Jana Pollack, Parents, 28 May 2026
  • The legs made from metal are long and flush outward for a distinct look.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 6 July 2021
  • Make sure the right side of the fabric is showing outwards.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025
  • And there’s ample room to grow outwards to the East and West coasts.
    — Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • Turn your palm to face outward and guide your arm back around to its starting position.
    — Brian Maher, Philly.com, 8 May 2018
  • For a fuller look, use a pumpkin with wide dimensions and a flat top so the leaves can flow outwards.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
  • There were thick trees and thin trees and trees that reached outward and trees keeping their branches to themselves.
    — Christopher Borrelli, chicagotribune.com, 8 Oct. 2019
  • But the big draw is the oversized balconies that face outwards, overlooking the back of the ship.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
  • By outward appearances the Dabates seemed to have an idyllic life.
    — Steve Helling, PEOPLE.com, 11 May 2022
  • The feet are turned outwards in what specialists call the ‘sumo squat’ position.
    — Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
  • From the wall of the uterus outward, or outside the uterus, called subserosal fibroids.
    — Sarah Bradley, Health.com, 8 Oct. 2021
  • Start in the middle of your face and blend the product outward to prevent harsh makeup lines around the edge of your face.
    — Brooke Shunatona, Cosmopolitan, 8 Feb. 2018
  • The good feelings begin with you and travel throughout your team and on outward to the customer.
    — Shep Hyken, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2021
  • Your face graduates outwards, with a wider jaw and a narrower forehead.
    — Adam Hurly, GQ, 27 Oct. 2017
  • But in these pages, Alyan’s ambition reaches outwards.
    — Eliana Ramage september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Sometimes this is done in good faith, as part of a looking outward and learning from other traditions.
    — New York Times, 11 Aug. 2021
  • Apply color to the center of lips and brush outwards, blurring and blotting the edges for a very soft focus look.
    — Sable Yong, Allure, 22 June 2017
  • Built into each seat was a slim, adjustable arm that extended outwards to create a small platform.
    — Jalyn Robinson, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
  • Roll the remaining pizza ball flat, working from the center outwards.
    — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2018
  • Again, gently press and blend the product outwards, and use light stamping motions to build coverage.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 14 May 2026
  • Having focused everyone on the outward why, turn your attention to the what.
    — George Bradt, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2021
  • The idea is that aluminum-26 flung from the Wolf-Rayet star is carried outwards on grains of dust formed around the star.
    — Jay Bennett, Popular Mechanics, 22 Dec. 2017
  • To remove ticks, people should grab the tick near the skin with a pair of tweezers and pull outwards, according to the press release.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2025
  • In IconArrows pointing outwards Want to earn more and grow your money?
    — Stav Ziv, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
  • In the last few hours, the storm got a little smaller, with winds extending outward of 50 miles from the center.
    — Carli Teproff, miamiherald, 5 Sep. 2017
  • Starting at the center and working outwards, use your fingertips to press the dough to 1/2-inch thick.
    — Debbie Arrington, sacbee, 30 Jan. 2018
  • Cut roses in the morning or evening just above an outward-growing leaflet to encourage an open direction for new stem growth.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 6 June 2021
  • Wilkinson says that his dad was mowing the lawn when his basement door exploded outward, killing the 73-year-old.
    — Popular Science, 29 Sep. 2020
  • The side facing outward will have open shelving for cookbooks and display objects on the corners with space for barstools in the center.
    — Sunset Magazine, 14 Oct. 2022
  • Back on the swim platform, the side bulwarks fold outwards to create a larger exterior space.
    — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025

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