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
In Mint, Regan has widened the aperture and secured a buzzy cast, including a rare TV acting performance from Ben Coyle-Larner AKA hip-hop star Loyle Carner.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
Rather than recognizing the history of autism research, the true needs of parents, and a proper scientific method, the administration has narrowed the aperture.
—Dr. Sunny Patel, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
It's designed for deep sky astrophotography, while also being well suited to image capture of the Sun and Moon – with its camera system built around a Sony IMX585 sensor and 50-mm aperture.
—New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2025
If using a regular camera, photography experts have recommended using a wide-angle lens, an aperture or F-stop of four or less and a focus set to the furthest possible setting.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
Rather than recognizing the history of autism research, the true needs of parents, and a proper scientific method, the administration has narrowed the aperture.
—Dr. Sunny Patel, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
It's designed for deep sky astrophotography, while also being well suited to image capture of the Sun and Moon – with its camera system built around a Sony IMX585 sensor and 50-mm aperture.
—New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2025
If using a regular camera, photography experts have recommended using a wide-angle lens, an aperture or F-stop of four or less and a focus set to the furthest possible setting.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aperture
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The Dodgers could add Tucker to fill the massive hole in their outfield.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The HLSLongsleeve base layer features integrated thumb holes and an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) rating of at least 40.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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Thanks in part to Butler's aggressive rebounding, playmaking and defense, the Warriors had looked utterly dominant in the opening half, and were leading by double digits, 68-49, at the break.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Back then, there was little mainstream coffee drinking culture to speak of, and the brand was one of a handful of American food and beverage chains vying to establish themselves in country after China’s opening-up in the early 1980s.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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The hospital was the first Belgian hospital to introduce the single port Da Vinci robot, enabling complex procedures through a single incision or natural orifice.—
Christophe Mouton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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In fish, the cloaca is a single orifice that handles excretion (both urine and fecal material) as well as reproduction.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Shark also comes with an upholstery tool and crevice tool for even deeper cleaning.—
Kaitlin Gates,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Nov. 2025
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How To Keep Stink Bugs Out Stink bugs can squeeze into tight spaces between siding, crawl into cracks and crevices in window frames, and enter through open doors, windows, and vents.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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The social media influencer styled a sleeveless maxidress with a short train, featuring a high neckline and a thigh-high slit.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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To make these adorable wine cork place cards, cut a horizontal slit across the top of the wine cork and slide in a place card.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Aperture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aperture. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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