Thesaurus results for PORES

pores

noun

plural of pore

as in interspaces

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Recent Examples of pores Another standout, silymarin (which is extracted from milk thistle, a plant related to daisies and ragweeds), helps prevent oil oxidation—the culprit behind clogged pores and early signs of aging—while salicylic acid delivers gentle, pore-clearing exfoliation for a clearer complexion over time. — Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026

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Noun

His mother, who spent time in jail and rehab due to drug addiction, testified Colt repeatedly damaged their home, broke TVs and cut slits into furniture.

— Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
The French label also brought back the 2010’s black jean with double knee slits.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

Definition of slits

Noun

The resulting cavities are filled with dedicated acoustic damping material to control unwanted internal reflections.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Doggy dens and cat cubbies Cozy sleeping nooks built into under-stair cavities, cabinet bases, or custom millwork, giving pets a den of their own that disappears into the architecture.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of cavities

Noun

The experts say New World screwworms are different, as females tend to lay eggs in wounds or body orifices, such as the ears or nose.

— Kara Finnstrom, CBS News, 18 June 2026
While these cases highlight the risks of wounds and vulnerabilities, many others show that the flies will happily infest in normal orifices, such as the ears and nose.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026

Definition of orifices

Noun

If applicable, low apertures and wide-angle lenses can also help grab good shots of the natural phenomenon.

— Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
The only structural change has been the addition of three pyramidlike apertures to light the studio/living room.

— Constance W. Glenn, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026

Definition of apertures

Noun

Beyond spectrum, the same scarcity governs orbital slots, which are handed out first-come, first-served, so the biggest constellations race to file before rivals can.

— Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Thanks to shows like The Pitt and Hacks, which collected the most (25) and second-most (24) noms, HBO garnered 122 total slots, eleven more than second-place Netflix, which some thought might take the 2026 crown.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026

Definition of slots

Noun

From clever watermelon slicers to brushes designed to slide into tight crevices, shop more surprisingly useful gadgets below.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026
In it, pieces of raw fish are put in the cracks, crevices, and folds of the skin of Zach Holmes, another of the new cast members, who is a large man.

— Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2026

Definition of crevices

Noun

So, too, does the idea that a soccer coach could close fissures that even the well-meaning among career politicians have failed to seal.

— Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
The group is particularly interested in suspending, fracturing, and reconstructing time through which othered bodies and identities pass, and in exploring the attendant emerging fissures.

— News Desk, Artforum, 17 June 2026