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, low apertures and wide-angle lenses can also help grab good shots of the natural phenomenon. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 27 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
  1. holes
  2. openings
  3. crevices
  4. orifices
  5. perforations
  6. slits
Noun
  • Two weeks after winning her first major at the Women's PGA Championship, Ryu birdied four of her last five holes at Evian Golf Resort.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
  • Hand sewn button holes, or ruffles made of old men’s shirts were all beautiful ways to put some real beauty into otherwise practical clothes.
    — Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of holes
Noun
  • Asheville’s dining scene continues to thrive, blending long-standing local favorites with a wave of exciting new openings.
    — Evan Moore July 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
  • Holes Other tea infusers feature strainer-like holes that are slightly larger than the openings in mesh models.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Definition of openings
Noun
  • From clever watermelon slicers to brushes designed to slide into tight crevices, shop more surprisingly useful gadgets below.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026
  • In it, pieces of raw fish are put in the cracks, crevices, and folds of the skin of Zach Holmes, another of the new cast members, who is a large man.
    — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2026
Definition of crevices
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of orifices
Noun
  • 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
  • Most models come with a carrying case that’s designed to protect the blades and keep the whole thing dry with perforations or vents.
    — Sara Coughlin, Allure, 5 July 2026
Definition of perforations
Noun
  • His mother, who spent time in jail and rehab due to drug addiction, testified Colt repeatedly damaged their home, broke TVs and cut slits into furniture.
    — Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • The French label also brought back the 2010’s black jean with double knee slits.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
Definition of slits

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