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
Broadening the aperture means a wider universe of companies to fund, and protects against challenges in one technology or sector.
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Justin Worland, Time, 28 May 2026
Along with a 50-megapixel main camera with autofocus and a F1/8 aperture is an ultra-wide actioncam built around a 1/2-inch-type IMX586 imaging sensor.
—Paul Ridden
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
Of course, the film quickly became a conduit for Harari’s own concerns, made all the more resonant once the narrative aperture widens to reveal that its central soul-swap may be only one of many.
—Ben Croll, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
Resolution holds steady through f/8, declines slightly from f/11-16, and falls off sharply at the smallest aperture settings, f/22-32.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for aperture
Justin Worland, Time, 28 May 2026
Along with a 50-megapixel main camera with autofocus and a F1/8 aperture is an ultra-wide actioncam built around a 1/2-inch-type IMX586 imaging sensor.
—Paul Ridden
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
Of course, the film quickly became a conduit for Harari’s own concerns, made all the more resonant once the narrative aperture widens to reveal that its central soul-swap may be only one of many.
—Ben Croll, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
Resolution holds steady through f/8, declines slightly from f/11-16, and falls off sharply at the smallest aperture settings, f/22-32.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aperture
Noun
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The crash also resulted in a large hole in the side of the vessel.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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The piece has seven holes for customization, and it’s designed to be worn at the hips or waist.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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That changed on Monday, when Cape Verde and its 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha became early darlings of the World Cup after holding European champion Spain, one of the tournament favorites, to a scoreless draw in their opening match.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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In the opening minutes, a crunching collision in front of the goal between Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku and Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand left Beiranvand writhing on the grass for several minutes, holding his face.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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The experts say New World screwworms are different, as females tend to lay eggs in wounds or body orifices, such as the ears or nose.—
Kara Finnstrom,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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While these cases highlight the risks of wounds and vulnerabilities, many others show that the flies will happily infest in normal orifices, such as the ears and nose.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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The crevices may not be fully cleaned through the dishwasher.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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The four baby falcons hatched in early May, laid by a five-year-old falcon named Vixen, who began nesting in a crevice on the second floor of the exterior of Aurora City Hall in early April.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
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Featuring a tasteful side slit that adds a playful detail and allows for a full range of movement, an adjustable waistband that provides all-day comfort, and spacious pockets for your belongings.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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The cap-sleeve tee has pintucked pleats across the chest, side slits, and a subtly relaxed fit.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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“Aperture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aperture. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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