exterior 1 of 2

as in outer
situated on the outside or farther out the house's exterior walls badly need to be painted

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exterior

2 of 2

noun

as in surface
an outer part or layer the exterior of the tooth consists of very hard enamel

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Recent Examples of exterior
Adjective
The triangular perforated wall with its clever use of perspective serves as a seamless connection between the store’s interior and exterior by integrating the outdoor landscape with the in-store display. WWD, 28 Feb. 2025 Standard features include a power module with one lithium battery, a modern 12v power system with USB outlets, a DC port for a Starlink Mini, lighting throughout, a queen-sized bed, exterior L track, a utility module with internal and external storage, and more. Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 28 Feb. 2025
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What began as only a power washing service evolved into a home exteriors company due to the feedback and needs of their clients. Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025 The North Face had put its touch on the entire Casino space, from the brand logo projected on the exterior to the room’s red lighting and name cards, printed on a small rectangle of the Mountain jacket’s Gore-Tex fabric. Kristen Tauer, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exterior
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Adjective
  • The narrow bezel and dial elements pushed to the outer edge create an illusion of size, making the watch appear larger on the wrist than its dimensions suggest.
    Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Its inner core of shredded latex provides durability, while the outer layer of down-like micro-denier fiber adds luxurious comfort.
    Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • State of play: Interstate 70 is getting a direct connection to the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which means motorists will no longer have to detour onto surface streets and the scores of convenience stores, fast food joints and gas stations in Breezewood.
    Ryan Deto, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
  • In addition to evaluating new technologies and solutions to protect the expanding attack surface, companies must ensure that cyber foundations are in place.
    Mike Wilson, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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  • The men have also represented on the fashion front, with the ever-stylish Colman Domingo and the singular Jeremy Strong among the nominees.
    Vogue, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025
  • The screen can then be folded in half horizontally to create two screens — one on the front and one on the back.
    Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2025

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“Exterior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exterior. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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