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
Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Double-pane and wall-to-wall windows flood the space with natural light, while a rooftop terrace that’s accessible via an exterior staircase offers a great spot to relax and entertain guests.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 11 July 2025
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 July 2025
Those shallow sides let hot air from the oven circulate and crisp the ingredients’ exteriors.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 14 July 2025
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Adjective
Alongside some exterior tweaks, the infotainment touchscreen inside grew to 12.3 inches featuring specific Lamborghini graphics.
—Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Double-pane and wall-to-wall windows flood the space with natural light, while a rooftop terrace that’s accessible via an exterior staircase offers a great spot to relax and entertain guests.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 11 July 2025
Noun
The exterior is equally compelling, with a large private pool and plenty of nooks for quiet moments and aperitivo hours alike.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 July 2025
Those shallow sides let hot air from the oven circulate and crisp the ingredients’ exteriors.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exterior
Adjective
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The reason a ninth planet may exist is an unusual clustering of minor bodies in the Kuiper Belt — the outer solar system.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The outer surface of the TPS is also coated with a white ceramic paint, which helps reflect as much solar energy as possible and further reduces the amount of heat absorbed.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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What looked, on the surface, like a tremendous win for women and fair wages was just the latest reminder that more than 60 years after the Equal Pay Act became law, women are still forced to fight for the baseline.—
Randi Braun,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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On its surface, the Connecticut River can be deceptive.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Jake Cronenworth flared a ball to right-center field that fell in front of diving center fielder Brandon Marsh and then bounced off his glove, allowing Cronenworth to jog into second with a double.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Along the way to the site, residents standing in front of strips malls and at intersections waved as Trump's motorcade rolled by.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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“Exterior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exterior. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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