exteriors

plural of exterior
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 homes, mostly clad in wooden exteriors, none more than two stories high, are scattered along 10 miles of coastline about 100 miles north of San Francisco. — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026 The company’s artisans and craftspeople restore the exteriors and interiors that helped make these vehicle classics, while also updating them with modern-day powertrains (the company now offers modern V-8s as an option). — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026 Keep these surfaces clean by wiping the exteriors regularly with all-purpose cleaner, dish soap, or, if applicable, by putting them in the dishwasher. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2026 Few sequences begin with relaxed establishing shots of exteriors or end with cute punch lines to transition to the next scene. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026 The filmmaker contrasts her bucolic nature scenes with shots of the giant ships passing by and the interiors and exteriors of the factories located near the island, belching smoke and lit up at night like a forbidding theme park. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026 Potatoes While steaming will soften potatoes, roasting is what gives you that perfect contrast—crispy, golden exteriors and fluffy interiors. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2026 The institute now plans to use these heat-blocking fabrics for building exteriors, roadside facilities, and international transit markets facing their own scorching summers. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026 Known as Canadarms, the robotic tools attached to shuttles’ exteriors. — Joanna Goodrich, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exteriors
Noun
  • Consumers also were advised to carefully clean and sanitize any surfaces or containers the cheeses may have touched.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026
  • It’s unscented, easy to use, and works wonders on a variety of surfaces, including baseboards, tile, and grout.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Suzhou MoCA Curved glass and warm-toned stainless steel have been used across the structure and its facades.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Pastel Colonial buildings lined the streets, their facades glowing in the afternoon sun, while the plazas hummed with life.
    — Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026

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“Exteriors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exteriors. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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