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

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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 The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project reported that Dorblu (a Bavarian, blue-veined cheese), Retinato Leone, Chèvrano XO (a Dutch goat’s cheese), and Grana Padano were all found in the shipment. Olivia Potts, Longreads, 28 May 2026 Besides color, leaves may be oval, pointed, scalloped, patterned, or veined or bordered with contrasting color. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 May 2026 Travertine marble dominates the space with its veined effect rendered in delicate shades for the walls and flooring, or enriched with the backlit FF logo for a bolder outcome. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 12 May 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 11 Jun. 2026.

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veined

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

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