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as in close
closely acquainted
he's more inward with the president than most members of the cabinet
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Recent Examples of inward
An intense or soulful read—a book by their favorite author, a book of poems by United States Poet Laureate Ada Limon, or The Invisible Life Of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab—will provide them with a deep, inward experience.
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Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
However, the company’s inward orientation is unlikely to make 2025 the year of its stellar return to global oil markets.
—Aldo Flores-Quiroga, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The unrest may also reinforce Xi’s inward turn, as protesters were able to broadcast and share messages outside China through the Internet.
—Yuen Yuen Ang, Foreign Affairs, 2 Dec. 2022
Philippians 4:11-13 Spiritually, contentment is an inward trust inGod’s sovereignty and goodness thatproduces joy and peace, regardless ofwhat’s going on externally.
—Gerry J. Tucker, Austin American-Statesman, 6 June 2024
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Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
However, the company’s inward orientation is unlikely to make 2025 the year of its stellar return to global oil markets.
—Aldo Flores-Quiroga, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The unrest may also reinforce Xi’s inward turn, as protesters were able to broadcast and share messages outside China through the Internet.
—Yuen Yuen Ang, Foreign Affairs, 2 Dec. 2022
Philippians 4:11-13 Spiritually, contentment is an inward trust inGod’s sovereignty and goodness thatproduces joy and peace, regardless ofwhat’s going on externally.
—Gerry J. Tucker, Austin American-Statesman, 6 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inward
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Lastly, with Mercury slipping into dreamy Pisces on the 14th, the cosmos encourages you to slow down and reflect on your inner world.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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The outer layer’s crunch is also good contrast to the inner layer’s fluffiness.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
18 Jan. 2025
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Sophie’s own child, Aud Mason-Hyde, is one of the main actors, which adds another layer of things as a close personal story.—
Dan Allen,
NBC News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Musk stews over Stargate As one of President Trump’s closest allies, Elon Musk was expected to reap a huge advantage over his rivals.—
Andrew Ross Sorkin,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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The purse itself has two interior pockets, comes in multiple colors, and is on sale in white, black, and brown.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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The shell easily wicks away moisture, while the interior traps body heat.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2025
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From helping design the wedding dress to that touching, intimate post-wedding scene, Karam takes EW inside Marjan and Joe's romance.—
Patrick Gomez,
EW.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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This more intimate delivery contrasted with his typically bombastic style, lending weight to his critiques.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Kayak’s analysis examined its internal search data between May 1 and Oct. 31, 2024, for travel in 2025.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
18 Jan. 2025
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The approval ends days of intense internal politics, with several members of the government publicly opposing the deal's approval and threatening to quit the government in order to stop its passage.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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And as often as Onana has bailed his team-mates out this season, there have also been familiar errors, including his spill to gift Rutter Brighton’s third.—
Mark Critchley,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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Reyes has a small crew including his sons, but the threats feel familiar, reminiscent of the 1980s when immigration raids were common on worksites.—
Rachel Uranga,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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Schubert and the law enforcement agencies that fall under her jurisdiction appear to be bosom buddies.—
Monique Judge,
The Root,
15 May 2018
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Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite were also bosom buddies in their passion for public transportation who had excitedly awaited the day higher-speed trains could zip through their home turf.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
20 Dec. 2017
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Even if this shirt came in only one color, managing editor Erin Agostinelli would still love it with its stretchy body-hugging tight fit that's almost like wearing a bodysuit but without the commitment.—
Emily Hochberg,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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The promise of creating 100,000 new jobs is ambitious but raises significant questions in an already tight AI and data center labor market.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Inward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inward. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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