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
Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
No injuries were reported, and firefighters said one neighboring home sustained minor damage to its exterior stairs and a small patch of vegetation, but the structure was otherwise unscathed.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
Highway to Heavenly, the band’s new album, highlights the emotional depth and instrumental chops that have always existed beneath the songs’ cuddly exterior.
—Jude Noel, Pitchfork, 4 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
To maximize longevity, use a primer and two coats of exterior paint when painting a vegetable garden trellis.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
No injuries were reported, and firefighters said one neighboring home sustained minor damage to its exterior stairs and a small patch of vegetation, but the structure was otherwise unscathed.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
In addition to spot-cleaning any stains or scuff marks on the exteriors of purses, backpacks, or luggage, double-check the interiors.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
Highway to Heavenly, the band’s new album, highlights the emotional depth and instrumental chops that have always existed beneath the songs’ cuddly exterior.
—Jude Noel, Pitchfork, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exterior
Adjective
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Pack a blanket or a warm outer layer Older people have a harder time producing, retaining, and circulating body heat.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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With several outer zip and flap pockets, a laptop sleeve, and interior zipper, cell phone, and multifunction pockets, staying organized is a breeze.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Stellar occultations are, alas, difficult to observe — they can only be seen from random narrow tracks across the surface of the Earth.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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In order to be more confident in predicting an El Niño, trade winds blowing from east-to-west across the equator would need to slacken, allowing more warm water from the western Pacific to push east and emerge at the surface.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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On the economic data front, investors awaiting weekly jobless claims on Thursday and looking ahead to February’s nonfarm payrolls report on Friday.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Some headway has been made on that front, but historically, there has been a bit of friction.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Exterior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exterior. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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