as in outer
situated on the outside or farther out
the house's exterior walls badly need to be painted
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Recent Examples of exterior
Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
With a gleaming silver exterior and retro neon signage, Kroll’s Diner looks like it was plucked straight from a mid-century design book—the first location in Bismarck opened in the late 1960s.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
Brian Unger, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Kia's new Telluride design features a bold exterior, a roomy interior, and plenty of tech and convenience features for drivers and passengers.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 June 2026
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Adjective
The bag is lightweight and comfortable enough to wear on long travel days, with multiple interior and exterior pockets designed to help organize your passport, wallet, and other essentials.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
With a gleaming silver exterior and retro neon signage, Kroll’s Diner looks like it was plucked straight from a mid-century design book—the first location in Bismarck opened in the late 1960s.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
Noun
During the restoration assessment process, experts and conservators have discovered corrosion affecting some internal metal supports beneath the fiberglass exterior.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Kia's new Telluride design features a bold exterior, a roomy interior, and plenty of tech and convenience features for drivers and passengers.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exterior
Adjective
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What scientists can learn from eclipses Solar eclipses present scientists with unique opportunities to study the sun and its corona, or outer atmosphere, and invite the public to participate as citizen scientists.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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If a star consumes them, its outer layers become chemically enriched, which can be detected from afar.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
Noun
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When there is no oil, butter, food or liquid in the pan, the surface can heat up quickly.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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On the surface, the Yaima Maru offers a perfect slow-travel escape — a passenger ferry equipped with saunas, karaoke rooms and a top-deck cafe.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The Knicks are back out in front, as Jalen Brunson is balling despite hobbling after hurting his right knee and left ankle.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Those seeking a real meal with cutlery should head to the front and put their name down for a pie at Daroco.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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“Exterior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exterior. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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