as in hole
a place in a surface allowing passage into or through a thing
you can adjust the aperture on this camera's lens by pushing this button
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Recent Examples of aperture
Shutter speed should not be confused with aperture, which has to do with how wide the shutter opens.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Initially conceived as a political technology firm largely backing moderate Republicans, the business has broadened its aperture over time to focus on reaching key influential figures across business, government, and media.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 12 Jan. 2026
And for those with chronic conditions, every year that passes without a cure closes the aperture on what quality of life is eventually possible.
—Becky Quick, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
In Stubb’s Cave, strangler-fig roots teemed from ceiling apertures.
—Henry Wismayer, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Initially conceived as a political technology firm largely backing moderate Republicans, the business has broadened its aperture over time to focus on reaching key influential figures across business, government, and media.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 12 Jan. 2026
And for those with chronic conditions, every year that passes without a cure closes the aperture on what quality of life is eventually possible.
—Becky Quick, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
In Stubb’s Cave, strangler-fig roots teemed from ceiling apertures.
—Henry Wismayer, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aperture
Noun
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Will the loss or diminishment of newspapers leave a hole in society?—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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Oval holes in the walls once held lamps to light the street after dark.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There are games when the opening drive goes that far.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Second, win an opening-round matchup that should be a warmup.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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After four seasons of love sausages, exploding body parts, and supes climbing into other people's orifices, this is set to be the finale of all finales.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
2 Jan. 2026
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Bell then take a straw of his own, sticks it into Peck's mouth, and begins sipping liquid from his pal's oral orifice.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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That said, her favorites are crevice tools for furniture, upholstery brushes for delicate surfaces, and extension wands for high-up areas.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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In addition to using soft sponges and rags, Martha recommends using cotton swabs to apply the cream to tight spots and crevices when cleaning.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Luciana wore a strapless black dress with a slit in the back, black heels, and chandelier earrings, while Matt wore a gray suit for the occasion.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
11 Feb. 2026
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The sleeveless top has a roomy silhouette with side slits, while the pants are slightly flared and cropped above the ankle.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Aperture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aperture. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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