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 award-winning British firm executed interiors and exteriors, combining elegant aesthetics with the German yard’s renowned craftsmanship.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
The exteriors will even include front porches.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
By that time the larvae are long gone, Musah says, and the only remaining insect evidence is the hard shell-like exteriors of the pupae, tools of metamorphosis discarded after the larvae become adult flies.
—Rohini Subrahmanyam, Scientific American, 10 Mar. 2026
The project includes repainting exteriors, updating interior and exterior wayfinding, improving landscaping and upgrading common areas, including the renovation of two restrooms.
—Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
The wide space exteriors and spaceship shots were entirely digital and beautifully done by ILM.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
In addition to spot-cleaning any stains or scuff marks on the exteriors of purses, backpacks, or luggage, double-check the interiors.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
The goal when roasting is to cook them just enough at a high enough temperature that the exteriors caramelize, while the interiors just become tender throughout.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Metal roofing, stone and stucco exteriors and radiant heating are intended to keep maintenance low and comfort high over time.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
The exteriors will even include front porches.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
By that time the larvae are long gone, Musah says, and the only remaining insect evidence is the hard shell-like exteriors of the pupae, tools of metamorphosis discarded after the larvae become adult flies.
—Rohini Subrahmanyam, Scientific American, 10 Mar. 2026
The project includes repainting exteriors, updating interior and exterior wayfinding, improving landscaping and upgrading common areas, including the renovation of two restrooms.
—Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
The wide space exteriors and spaceship shots were entirely digital and beautifully done by ILM.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
In addition to spot-cleaning any stains or scuff marks on the exteriors of purses, backpacks, or luggage, double-check the interiors.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
The goal when roasting is to cook them just enough at a high enough temperature that the exteriors caramelize, while the interiors just become tender throughout.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Metal roofing, stone and stucco exteriors and radiant heating are intended to keep maintenance low and comfort high over time.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exteriors
Noun
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Still, while these surfaces are clearly meant to reflect deeper emotional and cultural truths, Coppola’s mining of them is done glancingly, airily.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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The hotel seems to mirror the mood – its clean marble surfaces glowing with light.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Via Mormino Penna is one of Sicily’s most theatrical streetscapes, lined with facades adorned with apotropaic masks, grotesque faces meant to ward off evil.—
Jenn Rice,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
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Gary Broadway Main Street’s next steps include working with existing businesses to help update facades, Robinson said, and the organization has available funding for those businesses.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Exteriors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exteriors. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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