as in stranger
a person who is not native to or known to a community
she seems to enjoy the odd distinction of being the only outsider in such a small community
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Recent Examples of outsider
Entering the 2016 presidential race as a late outsider, Trump had neither significant early financial backing nor a seasoned team of veteran political strategists.
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Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 7 July 2025
Founding member of the pop rock band OneRepublic and political outsider Tim Myers thinks so.
—William Melhado
july 7, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2025
On tonight’s evidence, Dortmund have to be considered outsiders.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 1 July 2025
The opacity of the palace means no outsiders can know for sure.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 26 June 2025
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Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 7 July 2025
Founding member of the pop rock band OneRepublic and political outsider Tim Myers thinks so.
—William Melhado
july 7, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2025
On tonight’s evidence, Dortmund have to be considered outsiders.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 1 July 2025
The opacity of the palace means no outsiders can know for sure.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outsider
Noun
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Your company has an unexpected effect on a stranger as the moon and Uranus harmonize.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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Each opens with the customary intro to the dichotomy of mild-mannered Clark Kent and the amazing stranger from the planet Krypton — Superman.—
Kambole Campbell,
Vulture,
10 July 2025
Noun
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While most tourist sites are still packed with far more domestic tourists than foreigners, travel companies and tour guides are now bracing for a bigger influx in anticipation of summer holiday goers coming to China.—
Fu Ting,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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What began as a peaceful march then took a turn when a small group of people in masks began smashing storefronts, looting and harassing foreigners, AP reported.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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“Outsider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outsider. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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