1
as in facade
a deceptively attractive external appearance
the veneer of civility that the neighbors had maintained over the years disappeared with the filing of the first lawsuit
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as in exterior
an outer part or layer
the top and sides of the desk are overlaid with cherry veneers, while the interior wood is white pine
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as in to coat
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Recent Examples of veneer
Isabelita Castilho, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Beneath the veneer of misanthropy and the din of controversy her perspective has often incited lies a more generous sensibility that was always present but is only now coming to the fore.
—Judy Berman, Time, 1 May 2025
Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2023
And if Psyche does have a rocky mantle, ferrovolcanic seeps could have veneered it with metal from the asteroid’s core.
—Michael Greshko, National Geographic, 18 Sep. 2019
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Noun
Yet beneath this veneer of success, many executives experience quiet frustration and boredom.
—Isabelita Castilho, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Beneath the veneer of misanthropy and the din of controversy her perspective has often incited lies a more generous sensibility that was always present but is only now coming to the fore.
—Judy Berman, Time, 1 May 2025
Verb
Your table is almost certainly veneered, meaning that the top has a thin layer of beautiful wood glued to a base material, which could be plywood or particleboard.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2023
And if Psyche does have a rocky mantle, ferrovolcanic seeps could have veneered it with metal from the asteroid’s core.
—Michael Greshko, National Geographic, 18 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veneer
Noun
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For the past two years, a prototype facade has been in use on a greenhouse in the University of Freiburg's Botanical Garden, in the state of Baden-Württemberg.—
Ben Coxworth
May 23,
New Atlas,
23 May 2025
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When a simple mistake turns into a fatal error for one of his patients, Sam tries to bury the truth under a facade of perfection, knowing that a lifetime of deceit is about to be exposed.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Clean the exterior Use a dry microfiber cloth to wipe the screen, case and back.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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In contrast to Scribner’s modish black exterior, the library is cast in blond wood with leather and wood seating and plenty of plush spots to curl up with complimentary coffee around a central fireplace.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Transfer to a large bowl coated with cooking spray.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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Sunflower seed shells are often coated in salt for taste and flavor, sometimes as much as 70 mg for every 1 ounce of seeds.14 The American Heart Association suggests consuming no more than 1,500 grams of sodium per day, although Dietary Guidelines allow for up to 2,300 milligrams per day.15 2.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
23 May 2025
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Visitors can paddle across its still surface on flat bamboo rafts or swim out to nearby monkey-less Monkey Island and spend the afternoon relaxing on its beautiful beach.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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Through their perspectives, black humor flows freely, as the motivations and experiences that brought this motley crew together rise to the surface.—
Carole V. Bell,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
Verb
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The coarsest grades of steel wool can strip paint or varnish and remove rust from surfaces.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2025
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In Pasto, a community gathers around varnishing — from old trade networks between harvesters, carpenters, and varnishers to fairs where artisans demonstrate their craft.—
Gabriela Molina Riascos,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That Walker finished the entire seven-game trip 4-for-27 furthered the thought.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
25 May 2025
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Confusion on one sequence led to a wide-open dunk for Myles Turner, who finished through a foul by Mitchell Robinson for a three-point play that gave Indiana an 86-83 lead.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Her iconic Erewhon Hailey Bieber strawberry glaze skin smoothie.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
20 May 2025
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Certain notes have touched Black long after they’ve been glazed and delivered.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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The Brooklyn rapper is also facing four other charges, namely unlawful possession of a weapon and aggravated assault.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
28 May 2025
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“Veneer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veneer. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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