as in outer
situated on the outside or farther out
the house's exterior walls badly need to be painted
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Recent Examples of exterior
Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
No injuries were reported, and firefighters said one neighboring home sustained minor damage to its exterior stairs and a small patch of vegetation, but the structure was otherwise unscathed.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
The cake’s exterior is cloaked in smooth buttercream icing that clings to the fork, while the generous dusting of coconut flakes adds a gentle crackle with each mouthful.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
To maximize longevity, use a primer and two coats of exterior paint when painting a vegetable garden trellis.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
No injuries were reported, and firefighters said one neighboring home sustained minor damage to its exterior stairs and a small patch of vegetation, but the structure was otherwise unscathed.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
Expansive glazing throughout connects the interior with the exterior and ensures all within is bathed in natural light.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
The cake’s exterior is cloaked in smooth buttercream icing that clings to the fork, while the generous dusting of coconut flakes adds a gentle crackle with each mouthful.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exterior
Adjective
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The blast hit the outer wall of the school, located in Buitenveldert, considered the city’s modern Jewish quarter and home to synagogues, religious schools and Jewish restaurants.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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The signature Hula pie, featuring macadamia nut ice cream coated with an outer chocolate crust and drizzled with chocolate fudge, will return to the dessert menu.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Stellar occultations are, alas, difficult to observe — they can only be seen from random narrow tracks across the surface of the Earth.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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In order to be more confident in predicting an El Niño, trade winds blowing from east-to-west across the equator would need to slacken, allowing more warm water from the western Pacific to push east and emerge at the surface.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Mission accomplished on that front.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Dolphins plan to utilize both three- and four-man defensive fronts this season under coach Jeff Hafley, the former defensive coordinator who will call defensive plays, and first-year defensive coordinator Sean Duggan.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Exterior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exterior. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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