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
Pull up through the back of the shrimp, bringing one end of the vein out with you.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
Adams goes on in this vein for some time.
—Molly Ball, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Unprecedented view inside organs The human circulatory system involves veins, arteries, vessels, and the lymphatic system.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
In a similar vein, pardon the pun, comes this Frank Wildhorn gothic musical about a Victorian-era doctor with two personalities, one an idealistic doctor, the other an evil murderer.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
Adams goes on in this vein for some time.
—Molly Ball, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Unprecedented view inside organs The human circulatory system involves veins, arteries, vessels, and the lymphatic system.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
In a similar vein, pardon the pun, comes this Frank Wildhorn gothic musical about a Victorian-era doctor with two personalities, one an idealistic doctor, the other an evil murderer.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vein
Noun
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For the Blue Jays, Bichette would be their franchise shortstop in the same manner he's been for the last few years.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Once testing is complete, DSS will work closely with our EBT vendor to issue benefits in a timely manner.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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With a more silver-forward tone than the other evergreen-heavy garlands on this list, Pottery Barn’s faux juniper option is sure to provide a welcome contrast from the rest of your holiday decor.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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The neutral tones and organic elements of the hotel’s 349 rooms and suites soothe the spirit and mirror the otherworldly atmosphere of the Riviera Maya.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The cars will have live humans behind the wheel, but the vehicles will be in autonomous mode.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Chicago's pass rush was in need of a boost long before the injuries, so now, the Bears are in desperation mode on that end.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Without Jamie Lloyd’s cameras there to do close-ups, Scherzinger played the anti-heroine just a little less for obsessive mania and more for pure Barbra-style butter.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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Ahead, find every editor’s go-to airport shoes—a mix of comfort, style, and just the right amount of TSA-friendly swagger.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Vein.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vein. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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