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
By maintaining accurate baselines between satellites, researchers can create large synthetic apertures for high-resolution imaging and astrophysical observations such as very-long-baseline interferometry for radio astronomy.
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The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2024
But as that aperture opens, there'll be more arrests nationwide.
—Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025
Narrowing Clay’s aperture from a do-anything, horizontal solution to one pointed only at growth wasn’t a small step.
—Alex Konrad, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
There is also a virtual aperture feature, similar to dSLRs, that gives you real-time control over depth and brightness.
Software: Improved AI for the Real World
The Galaxy S25 line runs Android 15 with the brand-new One UI 7 atop it.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PCMAG, 22 Jan. 2025
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The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2024
But as that aperture opens, there'll be more arrests nationwide.
—Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025
Narrowing Clay’s aperture from a do-anything, horizontal solution to one pointed only at growth wasn’t a small step.
—Alex Konrad, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
There is also a virtual aperture feature, similar to dSLRs, that gives you real-time control over depth and brightness.
Software: Improved AI for the Real World
The Galaxy S25 line runs Android 15 with the brand-new One UI 7 atop it.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PCMAG, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aperture
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The maritime archaeologist identified shell impact holes in the upper starboard of the hull’s ballast tank and significant battle damage to the base of the submarine’s conning tower.—
Sean Kingsley,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Feb. 2025
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Placing the tag on Holland could make some sense, but a $19.6 million price tag could be too rich for a Dolphins team that needs to shore up several holes.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
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Higgins hit two three-pointers during Marion's opening 10-0 run and the Patriots led 20-8 after the first qurter Marion pulled down seven offensive rebounds in the third quarter and led 46-27 entering the fourth quarter.—
Chuck Livingston Special to the Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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The whole weekend for all movies is expected to file around $57.8M which would be the best result for Super Bowl weekend post Covid, ahead of 2022’s $53.8M (that’s when Death on the Nile led with a $12.8M opening).—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 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
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Cory, who at this point has smoke billowing out of every orifice, flips out on Josh, who’s just betrayed him for the second time.—
Emma Sharpe,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2024
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Finding sand in every crevice of your home after the beach is a universal experience.—
Olivia Bria,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Feb. 2025
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His own house is a virtuoso assemblage of warm and airy rooms slipped in among the crevices of Rustic Canyon.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Jan. 2025
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All eyes were on Hudson, who wore a sparkly silver cutout dress that had a sequin bra top and skirt with a high slit and long train.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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This semi-sheer sarong has such a breezy look and feel, with a maxi length and full-leg slit for some tasteful va-va-voom.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Aperture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aperture. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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