as in exterior
an outer part or layer
the surface of just about everything in the kitchen was covered with soot after we put the grease fire out
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as in to emerge
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly
no information regarding the stolen car has surfaced since the police found it abandoned on a country road
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as in superficial
lying on or affecting only the outer layer of something
a surface stain on the wood that can easily be removed with a mild detergent
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Recent Examples of surface
Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
In fact, according to the 2024 US Houzz Outdoor Trends Study, nearly three in five homeowners upgraded their home’s exterior wall surface (58%) this past year.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
Shirin Ghaffary, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
A bit of clear-eyed reality, though, has to be surfaced.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Lauren Fischer, Peoplemag, 9 Nov. 2022
Clorox’s multi-surface mist does it all.
—Jodhaira Rodriguez, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022
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Noun
Winters — who was so terrifying in Heroes of the Fourth Turning and who revealed a messy vulnerability behind Kerry Castellabate’s hard bangs and structured suits on Succession — is a pro at tough, slick surfaces with tangles of insecurity underneath.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
In fact, according to the 2024 US Houzz Outdoor Trends Study, nearly three in five homeowners upgraded their home’s exterior wall surface (58%) this past year.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
The stakes are particularly high for OpenAI and its rivals to surface accurate information about the US election next week.
—Shirin Ghaffary, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
A bit of clear-eyed reality, though, has to be surfaced.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Adjective
The multi-surface cleaner works with Dyson's signature de-tangling Motorbar cleaner head, a brush bar that safely captures hair and moves it along with no clogged mess.
—Lauren Fischer, Peoplemag, 9 Nov. 2022
Clorox’s multi-surface mist does it all.
—Jodhaira Rodriguez, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surface
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With a studded hardware exterior, satin lining, tasseled drawstring closure, and priced at only $125, this clutch purse exudes glitz and glam.Emma Sandler, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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The film crew spent two months location scouting to find both the right exterior for the radio station and the best hallways, which proved difficult given how modern many of Czech Republic’s streets look today.Matt Minton, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024
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For example, up to 68% of workers with disabilities in emerging economies, like India and Brazil, report that AI has improved workplace accessibility, compared to just 37% in Germany and 45% in the United States.Sander van ‘t Noordende, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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When the emerging leaves reach about 3 inches in height, move the container to a sunny window.Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Orediggers entered Saturday ranked 10th in the region and need to rise into the top seven in order to reach the postseason.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Geodesy informs everything from building sewers and making accurate maps of sea level rise to launching and tracking spacecraft.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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But simply moving roles under different titles is a superficial change that does more harm than good.Forrester, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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If the first film expressed a fervent but surface-level appreciation for the outcast-character dramas of Martin Scorsese, this second one betrays not even a superficial adoration of the Hollywood musicals of old.A.A. Dowd, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
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Cline noted that the first gunfight in the film, set in front of a saloon, was among the most tricky to get right in terms of color and lighting.Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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Wrapping her arm around Saint, the mother of four — who shares her children with ex-husband Kanye West — stood beside North, as Chicago hugged her big sister, while Psalm stood in front of Jenner.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps the most tragic outcome of personal injuries, wrongful death claims arise when an individual dies due to the negligence or misconduct of another.Chris Gallagher, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Alternatively, a crisis can suddenly arise from a firm’s financial misfortunes, market or supply chain disruptions, regulatory issues and other unexpected developments.Leen Kawas, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Lake Erie, the shallowest of the Great Lakes, also posed significant dangers due to its long fetch.Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
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The water level has dropped nearly 2 meters since the mid-1990s, affecting the shallower northern basin and risking near-total drying by the end of the century.PhotoVogue, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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The hairless baboons that appear in a smaller arena earlier in Gladiator II are a fictional invention, continues Bartsch.Jack Smart, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Photograph: Marli Miller/UCG; Getty Images This story originally appeared on Vox and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration.Li Zhou, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Surface.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surface. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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