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
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
Exclusive Mojave Sand Exterior The Rebel X stands out with an exclusive Mojave Sand exterior paint color, previously unavailable on the Rebel lineup.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2025
Yet beneath this glossy exterior lies a raw reality that few discuss openly.
—Bhanu Jagasia, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
In the decade since, the restaurant has undergone an interior and exterior facelift while maintaining its original menu and excellent standards.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
Exclusive Mojave Sand Exterior The Rebel X stands out with an exclusive Mojave Sand exterior paint color, previously unavailable on the Rebel lineup.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Noun
Red Lobster The exterior of a Red Lobster restaurant on May 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2025
Yet beneath this glossy exterior lies a raw reality that few discuss openly.
—Bhanu Jagasia, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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The northeast Pacific transient population occurs throughout the coastal waters of the British Columbia province and the northeast Pacific offshore population are seen less frequently, but are known to travel widely in the outer coastal waters of British Columbia.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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On issue after issue, Trump has pushed the outer limits of presidential power.Philip Klinkner, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
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Slap Shot by Savannah Rose Upon spotting an unknown newcomer in its habitat, a North American beaver will lift its tail and bring it cracking down onto the surface of a pond, emitting a dull slapping noise that warns its family of the possible danger nearby.Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
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But beyond the surface of family photos on Instagram and viral TikTok dances was a hidden reality shared by many Black men; the feeling of immense pressure to suppress pain and avoid being perceived as a burden.Essence, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
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On top of usually giving Josh Allen a ton of time to throw, with his fourth-and-1 touchdown throw to Ty Johnson being the prime example of that, the Bills’ front five continued their run-blocking prowess.Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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Guest worked in front and behind the scenes to boost Orlando’s sports profile.David Whitley, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Exterior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exterior. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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