superficies

noun

Definition of superficiesnext
as in features

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  1. features
  2. presence
  3. countenance
  4. aspect
  5. physiognomy
  6. habitus
  7. person
  8. appearance
Noun
  • Shane Hemphill is a landscape design expert and co-founder of Art of the Yard, a Denver company that specializes in water features and garden landscapes.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Accessibility Public spaces, restaurants, fitness center, spa, pools, and guest rooms with accessibility features are available.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of features
Noun
  • The demonstration illustrated how an aircraft could administer medication without requiring a medic’s immediate presence.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
  • But their presence in the North Carolina beverage market is facing an uncertain future as lawmakers consider tighter restrictions on hemp products.
    — Evan Moore November 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of presence
Noun
  • Formula 1’s engineering legend Adrian Newey did some moonlighting from his job on the Red Bull Formula 1 team to help design its otherworldly countenance designed for maximum aerodynamic performance.
    — Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Down the block, Curtis walked around his neighborhood with the unmistakable countenance of someone who had just survived a disaster.
    — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of countenance
Noun
  • But perhaps the most stunning aspect of the crackup was how hard senior Democrats had worked to avoid it.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Functional aspects include a detachable strap as well as interior and exterior slip pockets.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of aspect
Noun
  • The differences in Kate and Rooney’s faces and physiognomies slowly start to disappear.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The men’s hairstyles, and often their physiognomies, frequently seem to converge on the canonical portrait of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart.
    — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of physiognomy
Noun
  • On the macro level, the same social and cultural context (called field) produces collective habitus.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 May 2026
  • By promoting a habitus of keeping our distance, the virus may complete the triumph of solo living.
    — Frank Trentmann, The New Republic, 10 Aug. 2020
Definition of habitus
Noun
  • She's also charged with both neglect and abuse of care for a dependent person.
    — Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Every person seemed to be moving more slowly, taking in each detail around them.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of person
Noun
  • A couple of protesters interrupted what was supposed to be a triumphant appearance by the likely new House speaker, Hakeem Jeffries.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Nov. 2026
  • The Warriors had missed the playoffs the past two seasons after a string of 18-consecutive appearances in the post season.
    — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Nov. 2026
Definition of appearance
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