as in surfaces
an outer part or layer
the exterior of the tooth consists of very hard enamel
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Recent Examples of exteriors
Shades of Green Sara McDaniel, designer, renovator, and creator of Simply Southern Cottage, says shades of green will be taking home exteriors by storm in 2026.
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
The collection of four 200-year-old houses that comprise the property are charming with their wooden porches and shingled exteriors, keeping the right amount of familiarity.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
The exteriors of the home were used in the show, but the interior was shot on a soundstage in Hollywood, at Paramount Studios.
—Rick Montanez, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Length can vary but make certain to never crowd the skillet if panfrying, as a crowded skillet gives off steam and that steam can soften exteriors, leading to soggy fish.
—Jack Hennessy, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026
Designer Can Yalman took control of those exteriors, while Milan studio Hot Lab dreamed up the interiors.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
The exteriors for the wedding were shot at the Langham Huntington hotel in Pasadena, while the interiors were all stage builds, in keeping with the overall approach to Season 3.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 26 Apr. 2026
In condominium projects, where all members typically share ownership of the building exteriors and other common areas, homeowners need to seek HOA permission before installing security cameras.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Loss of valuables in the ruins The exteriors of some buildings remained blackened from the flames.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
The collection of four 200-year-old houses that comprise the property are charming with their wooden porches and shingled exteriors, keeping the right amount of familiarity.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
The exteriors of the home were used in the show, but the interior was shot on a soundstage in Hollywood, at Paramount Studios.
—Rick Montanez, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Length can vary but make certain to never crowd the skillet if panfrying, as a crowded skillet gives off steam and that steam can soften exteriors, leading to soggy fish.
—Jack Hennessy, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026
Designer Can Yalman took control of those exteriors, while Milan studio Hot Lab dreamed up the interiors.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
The exteriors for the wedding were shot at the Langham Huntington hotel in Pasadena, while the interiors were all stage builds, in keeping with the overall approach to Season 3.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 26 Apr. 2026
In condominium projects, where all members typically share ownership of the building exteriors and other common areas, homeowners need to seek HOA permission before installing security cameras.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Loss of valuables in the ruins The exteriors of some buildings remained blackened from the flames.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exteriors
Noun
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Exposure to snow, ice and salt can weaken materials, loosen boards and create uneven surfaces.—
Angie Hicks,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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Here, the Sport+ drive mode does a commendable job of keeping the transmission in the meaty parts of the powerband, while dialing the dampers back to Sport achieves the right balance of body control and compliance on these less-than-perfect road surfaces.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Historic preservation is often dismissed as nostalgia, the hobby of people who prefer old facades to modern needs.—
Israel Melendez Ayala,
Time,
6 May 2026
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But the school occupies its own campus, Schwarzman College, modeled on the individual venues at Harvard and Oxford, boasting their own historic facades, where students live and dine.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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“Exteriors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exteriors. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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