as in holes
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 apertures
Low apertures can also help if devices are capable, as can wide-angle lenses on traditional cameras.
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Antonio Pequeño Iv,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
The only structural change has been the addition of three pyramidlike apertures to light the studio/living room.
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Constance W. Glenn,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
Also on the periphery are four apertures showing the hours, minutes, day, and date.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
However, large, good-value Dobsonians offer the best value for large apertures at a lower cost.
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Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Edges and corners are soft at wide apertures.
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Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
Doing so merges two apertures — the narrow and the microscopic — into a wide-angle lens.
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Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
5 Mar. 2026
In one of them, iron-rich spring water flows through a row of apertures in a stone retaining wall, staining it over time with rust-red residue.
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Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
In Stubb’s Cave, strangler-fig roots teemed from ceiling apertures.
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Henry Wismayer,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
Antonio Pequeño Iv,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
The only structural change has been the addition of three pyramidlike apertures to light the studio/living room.
—
Constance W. Glenn,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
Also on the periphery are four apertures showing the hours, minutes, day, and date.
—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
However, large, good-value Dobsonians offer the best value for large apertures at a lower cost.
—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Edges and corners are soft at wide apertures.
—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
Doing so merges two apertures — the narrow and the microscopic — into a wide-angle lens.
—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
5 Mar. 2026
In one of them, iron-rich spring water flows through a row of apertures in a stone retaining wall, staining it over time with rust-red residue.
—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
In Stubb’s Cave, strangler-fig roots teemed from ceiling apertures.
—
Henry Wismayer,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apertures
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The piece has seven holes for customization, and it’s designed to be worn at the hips or waist.
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If your idea of a bucket-list trip includes your furry friend digging holes in the sand and splashing around in the surf, then add Rehoboth Beach to the top of your list.
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Don’t miss our guide with nearly two-dozen new bar openings across the city.
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The openings come as the retailer plans dozens more locations in 2026, having already added stores in California, Florida, and Texas this year.
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Vacuum along baseboards, in mattress seams, and inside the crevices of upholstered furniture, too.
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The crevices may not be fully cleaned through the dishwasher.
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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.
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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.
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The pants have perforations behind the knees, allowing air to pass through.
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The Swiss cheese descriptor is derived from the fenestrations or window-like perforations in its foliage.
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The cap-sleeve tee has pintucked pleats across the chest, side slits, and a subtly relaxed fit.
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The pair of breezy pants feature a tie at the waist and thigh-high slits on either side of her legs, creating the illusion of a wrap skirt.
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“Apertures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apertures. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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