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
The exteriors of the Slate vehicles won't be painted.
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Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Shoppers give these bags high marks across the board, and regularly rave about their durable hardshell exteriors, wheels that can roll over almost anything, and spacious interiors.
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Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Screen It Decorative screens or slatted wood panels are easy, effective options that blend well with most exteriors, according to Joe Waroquier, founder of Joe Waroquier HOME.
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Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
15 June 2026
Underneath their colorful cartoon animal exteriors, the animatronics are a skeleton of metal and pneumatic tubes.
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Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
Spoonfuls of the cornmeal batter fry up into tender, fluffy corn bread-like bites with crunchy exteriors.
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Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
Throughout the season, the teams will design vacation-worthy living rooms, kitchens, dining rooms, main suites, guest bedrooms, bathrooms and exteriors, according to HGTV.
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
In reality, the exteriors of the home were shot in Bel Air and the interiors were built on a stage at Universal in Los Angeles.
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Alexandra Jhamb Burns,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
However, trim remains the most popular accent on home exteriors (at 69 percent), despite a 10 percentage point decline since 2024.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
3 June 2026
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Shoppers give these bags high marks across the board, and regularly rave about their durable hardshell exteriors, wheels that can roll over almost anything, and spacious interiors.
—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Screen It Decorative screens or slatted wood panels are easy, effective options that blend well with most exteriors, according to Joe Waroquier, founder of Joe Waroquier HOME.
—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
15 June 2026
Underneath their colorful cartoon animal exteriors, the animatronics are a skeleton of metal and pneumatic tubes.
—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
Spoonfuls of the cornmeal batter fry up into tender, fluffy corn bread-like bites with crunchy exteriors.
—
Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
Throughout the season, the teams will design vacation-worthy living rooms, kitchens, dining rooms, main suites, guest bedrooms, bathrooms and exteriors, according to HGTV.
—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
In reality, the exteriors of the home were shot in Bel Air and the interiors were built on a stage at Universal in Los Angeles.
—
Alexandra Jhamb Burns,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
However, trim remains the most popular accent on home exteriors (at 69 percent), despite a 10 percentage point decline since 2024.
—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exteriors
Noun
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The virus can spread through coughing and sneezing — hanging in the air and living on surfaces for hours after an infected person has left a room.
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The visible gap for the door mechanism running across the rear fenders is unfortunate, especially since more basic minivans showcase clean surfaces there.
Noun
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With facades facing Seventh Avenue, 498 and 500 Seventh Avenue promised a future for America’s fashion capitol and over time, helped chart the success of Norman Norell, Bill Blass, Donna Karan and Ralph Lauren, among others.
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Decorative limestone and sandstone moldings adorned the building’s facades, while columns made from the same materials enhanced its splendor.
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“Exteriors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exteriors. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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