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
Leonard’s legacy will likely be viewed in a similar vein as another Colts icon, former safety Bob Sanders.
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James Boyd, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Ancient blood flows through your veins.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
That’s intentional; Qualcomm pointedly would not share any specifics in that vein.
—Wendy Sheehan Donnell, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
Science fiction visions in this vein, such as Kim Stanley Robinson’s 2312, recast a Vaal-like god-computer as a force not for stagnation but for human flourishing.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 29 Sep. 2025
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James Boyd, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Ancient blood flows through your veins.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
That’s intentional; Qualcomm pointedly would not share any specifics in that vein.
—Wendy Sheehan Donnell, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
Science fiction visions in this vein, such as Kim Stanley Robinson’s 2312, recast a Vaal-like god-computer as a force not for stagnation but for human flourishing.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vein
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But while Barcelona’s 4-1 battering at the hands of Sevilla on Sunday — their heaviest loss in La Liga for over 10 years — will go down as a major shock, the manner of their defeat will be of little surprise to those who have endured the full thrill of Hansi Flick’s reign.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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There is no record of how William’s wife greeted the news of the instant stepson with the polished manners, who impressed even his hard-driving grandfather.—
Stacy Schiff,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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One can listen to the laughter suddenly drop away as the tone turns serious — knowing that at any moment violence may break out.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
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Pick a shade with less of the pastel Ely mentioned, instead opting for one that is deeper in tone and/or has a touch more warmth.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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As detailed in the game’s big reveal, Black Ops 7 will once again be bursting at the seams with gameplay modes — somehow, even more than before.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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The baseline suction level is already strong, but the boost mode is on another level.—
Lauren Arzbaecher,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
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Rookie receiver Tetairoa McMillan used another adjective to describe Dowdle’s running style.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The cabin-style home’s external features are just as impressive as what’s inside, too.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Vein.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vein. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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