outward indication

Frequency: 5.85.0 per million words

a sign that can be seen on the surface

indicationADJECTIVE + indication

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outward

Examples (10)

  • Rising interest rates were an outward indication of the change in government attitude to economic controls.
  • His calm demeanor gave no outward indication of his inner turmoil.
  • The broken window was the only outward indication of the burglary.
  • Despite his struggles, he maintained an outward indication of confidence.
  • There was little outward indication that the project was failing.
  • Her cheerful smile was an outward indication of her happiness.
  • The building's decaying facade provided an outward indication of its long history.
  • The change in weather was the first outward indication of the approaching storm.
  • He searched for any outward indication of deception in her words.
  • The slight tremor in her hand was the only outward indication of her nervousness.