as in outer
situated on the outside or farther out
the house's exterior walls badly need to be painted
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Recent Examples of exterior
Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 10 May 2026
Riding on 21-inch wheels, the exterior aesthetics stood out the most on our test.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 13 May 2026
To support this new system, engineers mounted a cylindrical hydrogen tank beneath the tail boom and installed specialized cooling nacelles on both sides of the helicopter’s exterior.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
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Adjective
Painting your front door is an easy way to boost curb appeal and create a cohesive exterior design.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 10 May 2026
Riding on 21-inch wheels, the exterior aesthetics stood out the most on our test.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Noun
South Metro Fire Rescue Investigators said the fire was contained to the exterior of the structure and did not spread inside the building.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 13 May 2026
To support this new system, engineers mounted a cylindrical hydrogen tank beneath the tail boom and installed specialized cooling nacelles on both sides of the helicopter’s exterior.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exterior
Adjective
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In planetary science, that means the object had already separated into layers, with a dense metallic core surrounded by lighter outer material — similar to how Earth has a core and mantle.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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This removes the sap from the outer petals, convincing the bud to open quickly.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
Noun
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In other words, the surface numbers and the eye test are matching the analytics in Chisholm’s case.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2026
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Years of scouring the surface of a rugged landscape like Mars can take a toll on any vehicle – even one like NASA's Curiosity rover specifically designed for the harsh conditions.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The comfortable seating area in the living room includes couches and armchairs set in front of the TV and fireplace for relaxing after a day on the slopes, and a dining table provides a nice spot to relax and eat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Right fielder Jarred Kelenic delivered a tiebreaking two-run double in the fifth inning, and shortstop Colson Montgomery added a solo home run in the seventh to help the Sox to a 6-5 victory against the Kansas City Royals in front of 11,905 on Wednesday at Rate Field.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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“Exterior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exterior. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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