as in manner
a distinctive way of putting ideas into words
the author goes on in that sarcastic vein for pages
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Recent Examples of vein
That thick, ugly vein, the shrimp feeling, was gone.
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Sarah Miller,
New Yorker,
20 June 2026
Maybe that was nostalgia after all, that the music was a direct vein to her own childhood, the least complicated part of her life.
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Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Styrofoam Winos largely work in the same country-adjacent vein as splashier artists like Wednesday, Waxahatchee, and Big Thief, but with a lighter touch.
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Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
19 June 2026
See a healthcare provider if visible veins are accompanied by pain, swelling, or skin changes.
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Health,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for vein
Sarah Miller,
New Yorker,
20 June 2026
Maybe that was nostalgia after all, that the music was a direct vein to her own childhood, the least complicated part of her life.
—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Styrofoam Winos largely work in the same country-adjacent vein as splashier artists like Wednesday, Waxahatchee, and Big Thief, but with a lighter touch.
—
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
19 June 2026
See a healthcare provider if visible veins are accompanied by pain, swelling, or skin changes.
—
Health,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for vein
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vein
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But he is viewed by Labour supporters as a more effective, optimistic and plain-speaking communicator than Starmer, who's quiet, lawyerly manner has consistently failed to connect with the public's national mood.
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Authorities have not said whether foul play is suspected, and no manner of death has been determined.
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April 20 – May 20 Taurus, your presence sets the tone today.
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Sandlin setting the tone was huge.
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If that conversation also seems too anxiety-provoking, focus on modes of communication that do feel accessible to you.
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As the system can mix and match these operating modes, all power sources can contribute simultaneously when maximum performance is needed, or operate separately when efficiency is the priority.
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The decor throughout pays homage to local style and the Louisiana environment with white shiplap walls, white-oak details, and, above the beds, oversize plaster wall reliefs depicting magnolia flowers.
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For dressier occasions, platform sandals like Martha Stewart's go-to style offer comfort, support, and polish all in one.
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“Vein.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vein. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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