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as in punctures
a mark or small hole made by a pointed instrument
during the lesson the boy absentmindedly made perforations in his paper with his pencil
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as in apertures
a place in a surface allowing passage into or through a thing
poked the button through a perforation in the fabric
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Recent Examples of perforations
Their knit fabric has perforations for optimal airflow, and that square-toe style is all the rage.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2025
Its finish does a fine job of highlighting the panel perforations on its top, front, and lower sides.
—PC Magazine, 23 Aug. 2025
The first is that the density of perforations is a balance.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2025
At night, the wall’s perforations are backlit to reveal what the stars looked like on May 5, 1718, the day San Antonio was founded by Spanish colonizers.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
The sneaker still offers performance features, including perforations for ventilation, a double-stitched toe for durability, and an EVA midsole for stability and comfort.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
Another less common option is enamel bowls used as baskets, and some feature perforations similar to that of colanders.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
The all-climate grip, mesh material and perforations along the fingers allow for superior grip and optimal breathability.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
The suede exterior and leather details on the tongue and heel elevate them enough to look stylish on business trips, while the sneaky perforations on the upper add extra breathability.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2025
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2025
Its finish does a fine job of highlighting the panel perforations on its top, front, and lower sides.
—PC Magazine, 23 Aug. 2025
The first is that the density of perforations is a balance.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2025
At night, the wall’s perforations are backlit to reveal what the stars looked like on May 5, 1718, the day San Antonio was founded by Spanish colonizers.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
The sneaker still offers performance features, including perforations for ventilation, a double-stitched toe for durability, and an EVA midsole for stability and comfort.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
Another less common option is enamel bowls used as baskets, and some feature perforations similar to that of colanders.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
The all-climate grip, mesh material and perforations along the fingers allow for superior grip and optimal breathability.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
The suede exterior and leather details on the tongue and heel elevate them enough to look stylish on business trips, while the sneaky perforations on the upper add extra breathability.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perforations
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Similarly, in astronomy, larger apertures, advances in photography and spectroscopy, the development of multi-wavelength astronomy beyond the visible light spectrum, and the first space telescopes all brought in new observational data that upended many pre-existing ideas.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
28 Aug. 2025
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Traditional camera users should use wide-angle lenses and low apertures while shooting.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Pop princess Kylie Minogue landed some punches as Cammy White in the 1994 Street Fighter film.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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The one-two-three judicial punches could risk the president's plans to deport as many as 1 million people per year.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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Another had six offensive linemen looking to create holes for the running game, which had runs of 9, 8 and 8 yards on the opening drive.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Sunday to the apartment unit on the 4800 block of El Camino Avenue after a caller reported bullet holes in a door and could not reach family members inside.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The piping adds an athletic flair to the mock-neck sweater and sweatpant set, and small slits on the front of the hems add extra interest.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Desmond Castle stands watch beyond the village park—its stone battlements and arrow slits recalling Norman skirmishes and feudal lords.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Perforations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perforations. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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