pore

noun

Definition of porenext
as in cavity

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Recent Examples of pore The niacinamide in this formula simultaneously shrinks pores, smooths wrinkles, and improves uneven texture. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 16 June 2026 What sets these acne-safe formulas apart is their lightweight, noncomedogenic ingredient lists, carefully designed to keep pores clear while helping minimize redness and excess shine. — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 12 June 2026 One of the more novel technical bets is the hydrogen storage system developed by Rux Energy UK, which uses nanoporous materials – materials riddled with microscopic pores that trap hydrogen molecules – to store the gas compactly and at low pressure. — Omar Kardoudi june 09, New Atlas, 9 June 2026 Other delightful details include down pillows and duvets, thick terry bathrooms, and a light-up bathroom mirror for getting up close and personal with every pore. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pore
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pore
  1. cavity
  2. slit
  3. orifice
  4. aperture
  5. interspace
  6. slot
  7. split
  8. crevice
Noun
  • The cavity has been carved into the nebula by ultraviolet radiation and stellar winds from massive young stars.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Fluoride Keeps Working After You Brush For cavity protection, fluoride is one of the most important ingredients in toothpaste.
    — MD Published, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of cavity
Noun
  • Side slits encourage airflow on hot, sticky days, and there are two for stashing small essentials.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Its stretchy, lightweight fabric and slits that reach above the knee keep you cool and comfortable.
    — Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of slit
Noun
  • The flies lay hundreds of eggs in the wounds, inflamed tissue, mucous membranes, and orifices of warm-blooded creatures.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The unlucky nobleman Tullus was bitten by a fierce haemorrhois, causing blood to pour from his eyes, nose, ears, mouth, and other orifices and outlets.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
Definition of orifice
Noun
  • Adjust settings Play with aperture, shutter speed and ISO to determine the best settings for the photo, McCarty said.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
  • But widening the aperture to focus on both the cash that arrives — operating cash flow — and what is left over paints a less-troubling long-term picture than a narrower discussion focused only on free cash flow.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of aperture
Noun
  • After disc removal, the resulting interspace requires robust reconstruction to restore height, alignment, and stability.
    — Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes.com, 8 May 2026
  • Many of the bacteria at least partially survived, which helps to test one of the parameters for the theory of panspermia—that life on Earth originated somewhere else and was brought here on an asteroid or other interspace body.
    — Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 14 Sep. 2020
Definition of interspace
Noun
  • New consultations, postoperative checks, and urgent add-ons compete for the same time slots.
    — Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Sadly or maybe justly, the Dodgers have drifted into ineptitude of late, while the Tarik Skubal-less Tigers have suddenly gotten hot and leapfrogged several teams to move into the last wild-card slot.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of slot
Noun
  • That's where an 80-foot-tree split after the round of storms just a couple of weeks ago.
    — Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The split comes amid frustrations over a lack of spending on player signings.
    — Emily Olsen, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of split
Noun
  • However, the way those handles are attached to the cooking pot also create a few more crevices for moisture and reside to hide.
    — Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The baby falcons hatched in early May after their falcon parents, Vixen and Dave, nested in a crevice on the second floor of the exterior of Aurora City Hall.
    — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of crevice

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