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as in village
a small place where people live that is far away from other towns or cities
They lived in a remote outpost high in the mountains.
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as in barracks
a military facility that is in another country or that is far from a country's center of activity
It took about a month for mail to reach the soldiers at the outpost.
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In addition to Disney’s signature rotational dining, guests will find an outpost of the cruise line favorite, Palo Trattoria, an upscale Italian eatery exclusively for adults.
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Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2024
Zoom in: Located in a historic downtown space, the Denver outpost occupies what was once the St. Elmo's Hotel, originally built in 1896, blending modern cuisine with a touch of the past.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
When a Brooklyn outpost of Los Angeles’ over-the-top-country bar Desert 5 Spot opened this summer, Watlington and Nichols were booked to DJ the private opening ahead of Nikki Lane’s performance.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
In December, 2022, Rescue Spa’s Philadelphia outpost relocated to a historic, 9,700 square foot Beaux Arts space in Rittenhouse Square with 15 treatment rooms, a nail lounge, hair salon, brow room and relaxation room.
—Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2024
Zoom in: Located in a historic downtown space, the Denver outpost occupies what was once the St. Elmo's Hotel, originally built in 1896, blending modern cuisine with a touch of the past.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
When a Brooklyn outpost of Los Angeles’ over-the-top-country bar Desert 5 Spot opened this summer, Watlington and Nichols were booked to DJ the private opening ahead of Nikki Lane’s performance.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
In December, 2022, Rescue Spa’s Philadelphia outpost relocated to a historic, 9,700 square foot Beaux Arts space in Rittenhouse Square with 15 treatment rooms, a nail lounge, hair salon, brow room and relaxation room.
—Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Outpost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outpost. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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