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
Joe Marusak
june 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
After a period of deterioration and doubts about its future, the former Palace of Fine Arts back in Jackson Park had its exterior recast in limestone and its interior completely redone in an Art Moderne style.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 June 2026
David Moin, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Using a special cleaner formulated for stainless steel for the exterior is best.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
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Adjective
The gated mansion also has a resort-style swimming pool with terraces and a pool house, a three-car garage, utility buildings, extensive storage and an exterior elevator.
—Joe Marusak
june 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
After a period of deterioration and doubts about its future, the former Palace of Fine Arts back in Jackson Park had its exterior recast in limestone and its interior completely redone in an Art Moderne style.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Noun
The Dior store, located at 650 West 41st Avenue, has an exterior with a distinctive, elegant white marble facade in six finishes, which is enhanced by a graphic interpretation of cannage.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Using a special cleaner formulated for stainless steel for the exterior is best.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exterior
Adjective
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Going slightly lighter in the center and matching your overall skin tone at the outer edges creates a more natural, dimensional result.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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Without any fencing or protective outer layer, the house was demolished in 1902, devoured by cows.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Why This Matters for Cornea Healing Traumatic ocular surface injuries affect more than 1 million Americans each year, and severe dry eye disease and corneal abrasions affect millions more.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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His job is to test an ultrasonic transducer that sends pulses along a surface to deter mussels from attaching.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The opening ceremony taking place on the plaza in front of the Chicago museum is invite-only.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The high-stakes presentation left her feeling particularly vulnerable when the incident unfolded in front of the crowd.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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“Exterior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exterior. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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