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
Advertisement Getting to glimpse an adult Bobby is kind of a fun novelty, in the same vein as that flash-forward Simpsons episode where Lisa is the President.
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Judy Berman, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
Another possibility is that chronic inflammation from the tattoo caused the walls of his veins to start eroding, also leading to cell death.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2025
For example, chlorosis, a yellowing between leaf veins, may indicate a need for more nitrogen, iron or manganese.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2025
Due to the alkaline soil in Southern California, gardenias and other acid-loving plants such as azaleas, blueberry bushes, and coffee trees may exhibit a condition known as interveinal chlorosis; on older leaves, veins are green while spaces in between the veins are yellow.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 26 July 2025
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Judy Berman, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
Another possibility is that chronic inflammation from the tattoo caused the walls of his veins to start eroding, also leading to cell death.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2025
For example, chlorosis, a yellowing between leaf veins, may indicate a need for more nitrogen, iron or manganese.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2025
Due to the alkaline soil in Southern California, gardenias and other acid-loving plants such as azaleas, blueberry bushes, and coffee trees may exhibit a condition known as interveinal chlorosis; on older leaves, veins are green while spaces in between the veins are yellow.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vein
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The additional talent can be acquired in any manner, so the Pacers have a new tool to sign someone, make a trade, or claim someone off of waivers.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Carey continues in her characteristically reserved manner.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
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Sometimes there’s been a long gap since the last session, and the actor must recall the emotional tone from the previous performance.—
Nick Newman,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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Research suggests that turmeric soap could help improve inflammatory skin conditions, promote wound healing, treat acne, support an even skin tone, and more.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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The idea is that users can activate AI into a teaching mode and, ergo, no longer be trapped in the instant oatmeal conundrum.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Ross is currently in travel mode — as she’s scheduled to appear at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF) on Friday to discuss the series’ overwhelming success.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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With non-professional actors from Indigenous communities and a visual style grounded in children’s perspective, the project blends social realism with magical elements.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
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But regardless of genre, most narrative shows shared a style — they were told through the perspective of a single reporter-host, who not only guided a listener through a story but invited them along on the reporting journey.—
Eric Benson,
Rolling Stone,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Vein.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vein. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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