EXTERIOR Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

exterior 1 of 2

adjective

ek-ˈstir-ē-ər

Definition of exterior

as in outer

situated on the outside or farther out the house's exterior walls badly need to be painted

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exterior

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noun

as in surface

an outer part or layer the exterior of the tooth consists of very hard enamel

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Recent Examples of exterior

Adjective

Can Yalman worked on the exterior design for the Classic range, along with naval architecture by Umberto Tagliavini. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 The pickup is getting a new exterior design as well as a tech-centric new interior design. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

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Its exterior is rich with symbolism, from stone carvings representing the all-seeing eye of God to a golden statue, atop the highest spire, of an angel blowing a trumpet to herald the Second Coming. — Brandon Griggs, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 Ten years ago, Segovia received a grant from the California Art Commission to paint a mural on the exterior of his home. — Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exterior

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Adjective

The thick layer of rock shields it from cosmic rays, while a water tank and outer detectors help block or identify other particles that could mimic a dark matter signal.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
And in the years since the 2010 earthquake there, some residents have moved to outer areas, but it's really remained a cultural hub, and its Haitian roots are really visible everywhere.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of outer

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Xenex LightStrike Infections acquired inside hospitals remain a serious problem, especially when harmful germs survive on surfaces after a patient leaves a room.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Autumn joy stonecrop propagates readily indoors or outdoors, both from stem cuttings and from leaf cuttings placed on the soil surface.

— Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of surface

Noun

Although not quite as polished on the racial politics front, Lanterns’s third episode is no less intriguing, as an hour of television dedicated not only to answering pressing questions but fleshing out its lead character in disturbing ways.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
The California Pizza Kitchen Story is like two-books-in-one on this front.

— Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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