vein

noun

ˈvān How to pronounce vein (audio)
Definition of veinnext
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 In the same vein, voters in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Utah rejected measures that would have watered down their direct-democracy rights. — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2026 Their interiors were fractured into visually immersive pools and veins of cobalt, scarlet, yellow and blue. — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026 Evans and Holmes have two kids together and are working to launch a new blood testing startup in the vein of Theranos. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2026 Her rise has echoes of podcaster Ashley Flowers and blogger Jessica Red Krauss — media outsiders who tapped into deep veins of public interest. — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vein
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vein
  1. manner
  2. tone
  3. mode
  4. style
Noun
  • Trombecky told me that Villalba, who came on board periodically, had a gentle manner and seemed conflict-averse.
    — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Based on a preliminary autopsy, Malayshia's cause of death is blunt force trauma, and the manner of death has been ruled a homicide, Toczylowski said.
    — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of manner
Noun
  • Choose from seven rich, neutral tones, including deep chocolate brown and vibrant golden yellow.
    — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Warm, earthy neutrals and cohesive, tone-on-tone palettes are replacing sterile grays and bold color blocking.
    — Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of tone
Noun
  • For these more demanding tasks, the K70 offers a full-coverage cleaning mode that tackles floors, walls, waterlines and slopes.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Its video mode is more novelty than feature, and anyone who wants bigger prints or real movie-making should look at the Instax Wide Evo or Mini Evo Cinema instead.
    — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of mode
Noun
  • Brass was fired from the project and nixed as an editor over creative clashes with Guccione, who wanted to amp up the raunchy scenes, Penthouse-style.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • After, grab a cocktail at the historic Colony Hotel, a sprawling oceanfront resort with a nice tavern-style bar downstairs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of style

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“Vein.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vein. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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