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
High blood pressure or hypertension puts additional strain on your veins and arteries.
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John Werner, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
In another vein, Trump’s budget aims to cut the department’s budget 19%, mostly from a nearly $2.5 billion cut to the Internal Revenue Service.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 7 May 2025
The result is a movie that presents its titular Titan as a walking act of God… the kind of thing that, in the vein of Lovecraft, is almost too terrible for humanity to perceive.
—EW.com, 8 May 2025
The film is said to be a Hong Kong-style action film in the vein of movies that made Yen famous.
—Michileen Martin, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
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John Werner, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
In another vein, Trump’s budget aims to cut the department’s budget 19%, mostly from a nearly $2.5 billion cut to the Internal Revenue Service.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 7 May 2025
The result is a movie that presents its titular Titan as a walking act of God… the kind of thing that, in the vein of Lovecraft, is almost too terrible for humanity to perceive.
—EW.com, 8 May 2025
The film is said to be a Hong Kong-style action film in the vein of movies that made Yen famous.
—Michileen Martin, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vein
Noun
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This treatment offers the potential for full recovery, provided it is administered in a timely manner.—
Mill Etienne,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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But the manner of their leaving will probably also be taken into account.—
Fred Weir,
Christian Science Monitor,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Dickinson shifts the tone in Loachian scenes with a parole officer and later a counselor.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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Comfortable dress shoes are a worthwhile gamble, accenting the tone of the outfit with the rationale of a day spent walking around (sometimes through mud).—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Hard mode, for instance, increases resource scarcity and enemy aggression, offering a sterner test for seasoned players.—
Jason Bennett,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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Courtney’s performance works best in leering psycho mode, less so when Tucker is bloviating philosophically — but that’s the fault of the script.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Of course, your team may use different social platforms or create a different amount or style of content, depending on what is best for your audience.—
Adam Stott,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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This week, Dwyane Wade will guest edit Players, a new magazine dedicated to athletes and style.—
Eric Lipton,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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“Vein.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vein. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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