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outsider

[out-sahy-der] / ˌaʊtˈsaɪ dər /


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Matières Fécales — literally French for “fecal matter” — has gone from an intentionally provocative outsider project to dressing some of the world’s biggest celebrities, including Zendaya, Lady Gaga, Demi Moore and Kylie Jenner.

From Salon Aug. 9, 2026

Earlier on Thursday evening, tournament outsider Van Duijvenbode survived a late surge by Gary Anderson to reach his first Matchplay semi-final.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

Platner had entered the race as an outsider and was seen as riding a progressive, anti-establishment wave of support.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

But this is a viable media enterprise that I’m really interested in for the sake of comedy and the opportunity for outsider or fringe comedy.

From Slate Jul. 12, 2026

It'd been nice to be around someone who was also an outsider and didn't judge her for not knowing all the Marvellian things.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

A founder who has lived a problem knows things outsiders don’t—what actually hurts, what customers will pay for, which workarounds they already use, and which elegant solution will die on contact with reality.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Although they lack the global profile of Turkey's biggest clubs, Trabzonspor are far from outsiders.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

If it wasn't for the atas' work-worn faces, it is often hard for outsiders to work out who is who.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

A place outsiders might dismiss as decadent was also where money was raised, grief was gathered and a frightened community turned nightlife into a lifeline.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2026

“I want to see the shadows behind people's eyes. I want to know how they will behave when there are no rules, no Paragons, no outsiders and insiders.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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