as in hole
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 aperture
Anyone is capable of cherry-picking media to suit their arguments, of course, and social media has always narrowed the aperture of news events to fit particular viewpoints.
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Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 13 June 2025
The date is displayed around the periphery of the dial using a blued hand, while the day and month are marked on sapphire discs contrasted with the blue background of the apertures.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
As such, a breezeway on the lower level helps shepherd cooling winds, as do roof apertures on the upper balconies.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 June 2025
The ice giant Neptune - too dim to spot with the naked eye - will be positioned roughly 1 degree to the upper left of Saturn and can be observed using a telescope with an aperture of 8-inches (200 mm) or greater, according to telescope-maker Celestron.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 18 June 2025
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Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 13 June 2025
The date is displayed around the periphery of the dial using a blued hand, while the day and month are marked on sapphire discs contrasted with the blue background of the apertures.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
As such, a breezeway on the lower level helps shepherd cooling winds, as do roof apertures on the upper balconies.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 June 2025
The ice giant Neptune - too dim to spot with the naked eye - will be positioned roughly 1 degree to the upper left of Saturn and can be observed using a telescope with an aperture of 8-inches (200 mm) or greater, according to telescope-maker Celestron.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aperture
Noun
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And the man with a gruesome hole in his body as a result of necrosis.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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Secure burn barrels: If burning is permitted in your area, ensure that all burn barrels have a weighted metal cover, complete with holes no larger than 3/4 of an inch.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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No specific opening date has been announced for the new Louisville location.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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Chinese Premier Li Qiang spoke at the opening of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on Saturday, July 26, 2025.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
Noun
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One spring, or manantial, is fed by groundwater that flows from a small orifice in the rock to create the larger pool.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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This fleshy conglomerate feels vaguely seductive despite having only navels for orifices, only knee-like lumps for appendages.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
27 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Use the crevice tool to get in the nooks and corners of your outdoor spaces where cobwebs, dirt, small twigs, and other messes might be lurking.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
17 July 2025
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With four different brush heads this tool can tackle grout, tile and all of the dirty crevices in your bathroom.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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Made with a blend of linen and rayon, these comfy pants are the perfect amount of baggy, with two convenient side pockets and side slits that add even more breathability.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 July 2025
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Vonn also had an unfortunate mishap while walking the red carpet in a strapless dress with a daring slit that went all the way up to her hip bone, showing off her muscular leg and giving a glimpse of her underwear.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
17 July 2025
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“Aperture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aperture. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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