Windows are clustered together in one corner, while the rest of the gray surface is smooth, except where broken here and there by what look like square openings.

CNN: AFTER THE BANG

His surface is so smooth, his movements so easy and fluid, his voice so consistent and well-pitched that he can seem like an actor playing a politician, too implausibly effortless to be doing it for real.

NEWYORKER: The Conciliator

Feeding trout dimple the creek's surface, which is smooth and clear and appears as thick as baby oil.

FORBES: Riverkeeper

Then, on a smooth. flour-free surface, roll the ball under the palm of your hand until the dough is smooth and firm -- about 1 minute.

CNN: Pizza Dough

Handmade from the tough bark of the Tara Wing-Celtis or Blue Sandalwood tree and rice straw, Xuan paper is known for its strong, smooth surface, its ability to absorb water and moisten ink, and fold repeatedly without breaking.

UNESCO: Culture

The AMOLED screen casing is constructed using a dual-injection molding process and tempered glass and results in a smooth, durable and scratch-proof surface that is aesthetically pleasing and enjoyable to the touch.

ENGADGET: Samsung announces two PMPs, one for fitness gurus, one made of glass