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
Jordan served as a stand-in for Middle Eastern exteriors during key scenes in the true-crime drama of John Paul Getty III’s kidnapping.
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Essie Assibu, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
Located at the end of a dirt road and cul-de-sac, the modernist, split-level home had wood-shingle exteriors, huge living room windows, two large decks with bay views and a patio and garden.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Magna took home a runner-up award here for using hemp nylon in place of traditional nylon in car exteriors.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 16 Sep. 2025
The interiors are tucked into a hillside, under a roof of wild native fauna, while the exteriors sprawl toward the water with the outdoor pools mimicking the turquoise waters of Lake Louise.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Home Depot’s yard decor lineup is designed to make exteriors shine, featuring a mix of lights, figures, and themed accessories.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
Brush pita exteriors lightly with olive oil.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025
Its spinners are crafted with ballistic nylon or sleek polycarbonate exteriors, designed to last years—even decades—of heavy travel.
—Julie Loffredi, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Apples look so fresh and delicious at the grocery store—with those shiny, smooth exteriors and bright colors.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
Essie Assibu, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
Located at the end of a dirt road and cul-de-sac, the modernist, split-level home had wood-shingle exteriors, huge living room windows, two large decks with bay views and a patio and garden.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Magna took home a runner-up award here for using hemp nylon in place of traditional nylon in car exteriors.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 16 Sep. 2025
The interiors are tucked into a hillside, under a roof of wild native fauna, while the exteriors sprawl toward the water with the outdoor pools mimicking the turquoise waters of Lake Louise.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Home Depot’s yard decor lineup is designed to make exteriors shine, featuring a mix of lights, figures, and themed accessories.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
Brush pita exteriors lightly with olive oil.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025
Its spinners are crafted with ballistic nylon or sleek polycarbonate exteriors, designed to last years—even decades—of heavy travel.
—Julie Loffredi, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Apples look so fresh and delicious at the grocery store—with those shiny, smooth exteriors and bright colors.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exteriors
Noun
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Bar soaps contain talc and fatty acids that leave a residue on your shower’s surfaces that can be hard to remove.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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Curad Alcohol Prep Pads From airplane tray tables to hotel remotes, germy surfaces are everywhere when traveling.—
Gabriela Garcia,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The town boasts architecturally-adorable features like small squares and pink granite and white stone facades, along with local boutiques and artisan products.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
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The soft hum of Italian streets and historic marble facades swelled with cinema’s finest during the Venice Film Festival, providing the perfect backdrop for a conversation that feels as timeless as the city itself.—
Bruna Nessif,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Exteriors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exteriors. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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