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 researchers suggested that the cavity’s fluctuating electromagnetic field interacts with the superconducting state through virtual photons.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
  • That’s not a good way to get into the chest cavity by shooting them in the shoulder.
    — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of cavity
Noun
  • Cut a piece of felt to fit the top of a canning jar and make a slit in the center as shown.
    — Jodi Levine, Parents, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The straight silhouette looks put-together with minimal effort, while staying easy to move around in thanks to a subtle back slit.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 18 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
  • Their small apparent sizes require at least an 8-inch aperture telescope, longer focal lengths and higher magnification.
    — Damian Peach, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • 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
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
  • For ships that did not book a slot in advance, the Canal Authority typically offers three-to-five daily slots for auction.
    — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Companies without a booking can pay more to cross the Panama Canal through an auction that awards slots to the highest bidder.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of slot
Noun
  • Terrazas described the split within the millennial generation itself as one of the sharpest findings.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • But over time, the split between AI-easy and AI-hard changes, with much more of the work being AI-easy.
    — Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of split
Noun
  • Unapproved use of old cardboard pieces placed in underside crevices below the center prep table.
    — Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Use a vacuum hose or crevice tool to reach the bottom corners of the interior.
    — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of crevice

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