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
Similarly, in astronomy, larger apertures, advances in photography and spectroscopy, the development of multi-wavelength astronomy beyond the visible light spectrum, and the first space telescopes all brought in new observational data that upended many pre-existing ideas.
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Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 28 Aug. 2025
Traditional camera users should use wide-angle lenses and low apertures while shooting.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 28 Aug. 2025
Traditional camera users should use wide-angle lenses and low apertures while shooting.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apertures
Noun
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That’s the priority, and the Red Wings have too many holes.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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No injuries were reported, but bullet holes were found in the station’s windows.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These tertiary weapons create openings for attacks or to gain distance from a foe.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Trim trees and install storm shutters, accordion shutters, and impact glass, and seal outside wall openings.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Her voice, still more often than not, slides with ease into the cracks and crevices that kick drums and deep grooves open in neotraditional-style country compositions.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Sep. 2025
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Use a microfiber or soft cloth to wipe the seals with soapy water, making sure to get into any crevices.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Screwworms—or technically New World Screwworms (NWS)—are parasitic flies that spawn hundreds of ravenous larvae in the wounds and orifices of a wide range of warm-blooded animals.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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On a clean work surface, unroll and separate dough along perforations into triangles.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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Perf means the perforations running along the film strip as it is pulled through the projector, and generally the higher the amount of perforations, the higher-quality the image.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This Amazon matching set includes a slouchy and oversized V-neck pullover with drop shoulders, side slits, and a relaxed collar.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Sep. 2025
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Monochromatic looks, bombers, utilitarian pockets, jackets that ranged from oversized to peplum to cropped, double layers, skirts, balloon pants, leather laser cuts, fringe, perforated touches, sheer peeks, open backs, high slits and tan legs.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
17 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Apertures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apertures. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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