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 Larger apertures gather more light, while monochrome cameras with filters help tease out subtle banding. — Damian Peach, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026 If applicable, photos can be taken with low apertures, wide-angle lenses and tripods. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 31 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apertures
  1. holes
  2. openings
  3. crevices
  4. orifices
  5. perforations
  6. slits
Noun
  • At the resort, there’s a host of activities and amenities, including four golf courses with 10-18 holes each, bass fishing, axe throwing, pickleball, and more.
    — Megan duBois, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Instead of etching holes directly into the semiconductor, researchers patterned a silicon dioxide layer and then covered it with epitaxial semiconductor.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of holes
Noun
  • Tiafoe came alive and found the openings, as Khachanov did against Tien at the end of their match.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Narrow straws and valve openings can resist indirect spray because of surface tension.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of openings
Noun
  • Because wicker has so many crevices in its woven design, thorough cleaning and even coverage are especially important for a comprehensive application on either real or synthetic wicker.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026
  • High-pressure washing can force water into seals and crevices, damage weatherstripping, and strip paint—especially on doors that are already showing signs of chipping or peeling.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of crevices
Noun
  • The flies lay hundreds of eggs in the wounds, inflamed tissue, mucous membranes, and orifices of warm-blooded creatures.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of orifices
Noun
  • With a smooth white leather upper packed with perforations for breathability, the Sport Blue colorway gets its name from the coloring across the sneaker’s midsole and on its branding and details.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The marketing speak simply means that the seat cushion features a soft foam layer on top of a firm base, with tiny perforations that let heat escape.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of perforations
Noun
  • The campaign showcases Diesel’s creased denim treated with resin, 3-D denim, trompe l’oeil cable knit denim and the new regular-fit D-Heel jean, which has hidden vertical slits near the ankle, perfect for slipping through a stiletto heel.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Its material is breathable and wrinkle-resistant, and the midi hemline has two side slits that make the dress easy to move in.
    — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of slits

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“Apertures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apertures. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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