Synonyms of veinednext
: patterned with or as if with veins : having venation : streaked
a veined leaf
veined marble
veined cheese

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But unlike fruit flies, these pests have black eyes (not red), distinctive humped backs, and heavier, thicker-veined wings. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 28 June 2026 Plants produce long, straight stems and shiny, deeply-veined foliage. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 June 2026 Whether crafted from a minimalist travertine (like in Bobby Flay’s Tribeca loft) or an intricately veined marble, a stone coffee table is a modern and durable material choice. Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2026 Concrete Gray Countertops and Cream Backsplash Marry edgy gray concrete countertops with a classic white and gray-veined marble island for the perfect blend of modern and classic. Lauren Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for veined

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1529, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of veined was circa 1529

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“Veined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veined. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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veined

adjective
: marked with or as if with veins : having venation
a veined leaf

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