apertures

noun

plural of aperture
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 If applicable, take photos with low apertures, wide-angle lenses and tripods. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 11 July 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apertures
  1. holes
  2. openings
  3. crevices
  4. orifices
  5. perforations
  6. slits
Noun
  • Slowly pour mixture evenly over Cake; smooth into an even layer, pressing pudding into holes.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Michael Brennan surged up the leaderboard after starting 2 over through four holes with eight straight birdies — one shy of the PGA Tour record.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of holes
Noun
  • Rogen, too, has suffered stressful openings – witness the reception to American Pickle, about a Jewish factory worker who crossed the ocean from Europe stuck in a vat.
    — Peter Bart, Deadline, 30 July 2026
  • For Cultured, the Angeleno documented a six-week run of partying in New York, skipping from Manhattan gallery openings and readings to Brooklyn magazine launches.
    — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of openings
Noun
  • Grab your soft brush and gently sweep any dust out of hard-to-reach crevices (think carved detailing, small corners, or shelving joints).
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026
  • Other signs of bed bugs include ink-like speckled stains on fabrics, shed exoskeletons around crevices of beds and furniture and a sweet, musty smell.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Definition of crevices
Noun
  • The unlucky nobleman Tullus was bitten by a fierce haemorrhois, causing blood to pour from his eyes, nose, ears, mouth, and other orifices and outlets.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of orifices
Noun
  • Traditionally, film has four perforations and runs vertically through a projector.
    — Zuri Primos July 18, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
  • One padded strap crossed the foot, while small perforations covered the vamp and a slim gold insert ran vertically toward the toe.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
Definition of perforations
Noun
  • Leg slits offer more breathability and comfort for shorter wearers.
    — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026
  • So consider opting for this breezy style with a V-neckline, cap sleeves, side slits, roomy pockets, and a curved hem.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026
Definition of slits

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“Apertures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apertures. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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