as in surfaces
an outer part or layer
the exterior of the tooth consists of very hard enamel
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Recent Examples of exteriors
The new Ceccarelli 40 was developed in partnership with Francesco Paszkowski Design, with Sebastian Martinez spearheading the exteriors, Names Studio executing naval architecture, and Margherita Casprini working on interiors.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2026
These shoes are specifically designed for inclement weather (winter slush included), and the waterproof Goretex exteriors will keep you warm and dry even if your next travel destination just received a truckload of snow.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Similar to traditional waffles, bubble waffles have crispy exteriors.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Moody interiors cancel out the sunny exteriors with a dark, natural color palette softened by plenty of textured rugs and furnishings.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
Like all Bulgari hotels and resorts around the world, Italian studio ACPV Architects, Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel, was behind the interiors and exteriors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
The interior of the Mary Wright Admission Center, and exteriors of Sadler Hall and Milton Daniel Hall are seen.
—Brayden Garcia
january 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Jan. 2026
Isabel moves from verdant exteriors to forbidding, almost surreal interiors.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2026
Farmhouse Aesthetics The farmhouse aesthetic is one of the most enduring trends of the past decades, spanning interiors and exteriors, bathrooms included.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2026
These shoes are specifically designed for inclement weather (winter slush included), and the waterproof Goretex exteriors will keep you warm and dry even if your next travel destination just received a truckload of snow.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Similar to traditional waffles, bubble waffles have crispy exteriors.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Moody interiors cancel out the sunny exteriors with a dark, natural color palette softened by plenty of textured rugs and furnishings.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
Like all Bulgari hotels and resorts around the world, Italian studio ACPV Architects, Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel, was behind the interiors and exteriors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
The interior of the Mary Wright Admission Center, and exteriors of Sadler Hall and Milton Daniel Hall are seen.
—Brayden Garcia
january 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Jan. 2026
Isabel moves from verdant exteriors to forbidding, almost surreal interiors.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2026
Farmhouse Aesthetics The farmhouse aesthetic is one of the most enduring trends of the past decades, spanning interiors and exteriors, bathrooms included.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exteriors
Noun
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The leather of both has softened with age, but there are no cracks in their surfaces, the insulation is still lofty enough for thermal efficiency, and neither the Give’r nor the Kinco’s extended cuffs have stretched beyond normal wear.—
Maggie Slepian,
Outside,
13 Feb. 2026
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Its triangular legs are designed to stay secure on grass and pebbly surfaces.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Because authenticity weighs less than facades.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Street art from Latino/a and Indigenous painters covers more and more facades every day.—
Lizbeth Scordo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Exteriors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exteriors. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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