on the surface

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Synonyms of on the surfacenext
: to all outward appearances

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While the weather forecast does not project any kind of heat wave this week, temperatures on the surface of the Open’s acrylic-on-asphalt hard courts can approach 120 degrees after hours of direct sunlight. — Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026 That is dramatically closer to metallic copper than to conventional copper oxides, despite the large amount of oxygen present on the surface. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026 Here, everyone both behind and in front of the camera seems a little too concerned with remaining likable and smooth on the surface. — Vadim Rizov, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026 Melting then ceases, leaving a thin crust on the surface of the fragment. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the surface

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“On the surface.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20surface. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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