apertures

noun

plural of aperture
as in holes
a place in a surface allowing passage into or through a thing you can adjust the aperture on this camera's lens by pushing this button

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Recent Examples of apertures Larger apertures gather more light, while monochrome cameras with filters help tease out subtle banding. — Damian Peach, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026 If applicable, photos can be taken with low apertures, wide-angle lenses and tripods. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 31 July 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 Also on the periphery are four apertures showing the hours, minutes, day, and date. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026 Edges and corners are soft at wide apertures. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026 Doing so merges two apertures — the narrow and the microscopic — into a wide-angle lens. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apertures
  1. holes
  2. openings
  3. crevices
  4. orifices
  5. perforations
  6. slits
Noun
  • McIlroy surged into the top-10 on Saturday with a 7-under 63, powered by nine birdies, including three in his final four holes.
    — Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The golf course would be transformed from its original layout of three courses with 36 holes to a single 18-hole championship course, per the outlet.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of holes
Noun
  • The wireless connection can also allow equipment manufacturers to avoid adding openings specifically for battery replacement or charging.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Collectors have become accustomed to shuttling between events and openings spread across the capital.
    — Payal Uttam, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of openings
Noun
  • High-pressure washing can force water into seals and crevices, damage weatherstripping, and strip paint—especially on doors that are already showing signs of chipping or peeling.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Unapproved use of old cardboard pieces placed in underside crevices below the center prep table.
    — Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of crevices
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 orifices
Noun
  • The space is also equipped with 18-way adaptive sport seats featuring 14,417 perforations organized to form a coherent visual pattern and a headrest with a special 75th anniversary logo.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Michelle Buzz of the American alternative pop duo Haute & Freddy brought a Victorian shoe look to the stage with a calf-height white boot featuring a lace-up shaft, sculptural block heel and perforations.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Definition of perforations
Noun
  • Female cicadas can cause minor damage to trees by creating slits in branches, leading to browning or drooping tips.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Side slits encourage airflow on hot, sticky days, and there are two for stashing small essentials.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of slits

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“Apertures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apertures. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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