Definition of veinnext
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 In the same vein as Finstas (fake, secondary or private Instagram accounts) and Stories only shared with close friends, young people are pushing back on solely using social media as a place to see and be seen. — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026 In a similar vein, NATO cannot today replace the aerial refueling aircraft, the aircraft carrier battle groups, or the long-range bomber capabilities that the Pentagon is planning to withdraw. — Franklin C. Miller, Foreign Affairs, 15 Sep. 2026 In that same vein, Kidman and Bullock have reunited in Practical Magic 2, a sequel directed by Susanne Bier that promises to delight fans and take us across the pond to a whole new continent of spooky locales. — Alex Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026 Blood streamed through his veins, pulsing inside him, like a ticking time bomb. — Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vein
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Noun
  • The San Diego County medical examiner’s office plans to perform autopsies to determine the cause and manner of death of the three people.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Lizzie and Bridget’s Relationship in Monster The show quickly portrays a dynamic between Lizzie and Bridget, with Bridget’s brash, uninhibited manner drawing out the more reserved and stoic Lizzie.
    — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • That refusal to settle on a single reading extends to how Fan and Franky calibrated the relationship’s tone on set.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The New York setting also perfectly complements Control Resonant’s irresistible tone.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • When unfolded, the chassis doubles as an adjustable stand that supports front, rear, ceiling, and portrait projection modes.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Capricorn December 22 – January 19 A confusing message or sudden change could send your mind into problem-solving mode.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The show routinely presents the Highclere Castle library, lined with Chesterfield sofas--a style Ethan Allen prominently sells today.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
  • At the time, her father signed an old-style regulated tenancy agreement.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Vein.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vein. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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