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 But Maine and Alaska are these outlying states, very different than the rest of the map, based off of media market, based off of incumbency and the particulars of the states. — ABC News, 31 May 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 Each of the three main structures and the smaller outlying buildings will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to either be refurbished or demolished. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for outlying

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Zevallos said a key finding of the investigation is that in Peru there are no isolated routes for each type of crime.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
Officials say Monday's tragedy is far from an isolated incident and are urging the public to slow down and pay attention.

— Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of isolated

Adjective

The secluded beach of Apigania (south), with crystal clear water and fine sand on the southwest part of the island, takes some effort to reach.

— Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
Kohler, Wisconsin Tucked away just one hour north of Milwaukee and two and a half hours north of Chicago, Kohler, Wisconsin’s private cabin collection offers an unforgettable fall retreat - where secluded luxury meets vibrant natural beauty.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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