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
The lethal rogue otherwise struts through the latest chapter in Anne Rice's Immortal Universe as a rock & roll god in the vein of Ziggy Stardust–meets–Jim Morrison… with fangs.
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Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Romell Broom became the first 21st-century execution survivor when in 2009 the state of Ohio gave up after trying for two hours to find a usable vein in which to secure an IV line.
—Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Yes, her veins contain alcohol that no one stopped her from drinking.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
More to Explore Numerous academic articles and books in this vein diagnosed Latin Americans with a pathological relationship to masculinity, often based only on perusal of Mexican literature and informal interviews with locals.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 2 June 2026
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Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Romell Broom became the first 21st-century execution survivor when in 2009 the state of Ohio gave up after trying for two hours to find a usable vein in which to secure an IV line.
—Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Yes, her veins contain alcohol that no one stopped her from drinking.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
More to Explore Numerous academic articles and books in this vein diagnosed Latin Americans with a pathological relationship to masculinity, often based only on perusal of Mexican literature and informal interviews with locals.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vein
Noun
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San Antonio is looking to bounce back after falling short of a comeback in a devastating manner in Game 2.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office will determine the official cause and manner of death.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Shen’s hustle set an early tone.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Giglio, one of the seven Tuscan islands, has always carried that tone in its history.—
Valentina Di Donato,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The second is going full out, plunging into the vacuum with such enthusiasm that dormant modes are made odd and affecting again.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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It is believed that Baltyuor’s vision for the fest going forward clashed with Pandya Malhotra’s mode of operation, according to sources.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
6 June 2026
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Chicagoans have a deep reverence for the thick, unique pizza style, and Cornell and Stevenson said visitors from the Windy City have claimed Zelda’s is the most authentic version of the pie in California.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, everyday.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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“Vein.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vein. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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