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
When my face is getting red and my vein is popping out of my head.
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Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
In that vein, Harris and Newsom can feel comfortable about being on top of the heap.
—Keith Naughton, The Washington Examiner, 14 Mar. 2026
In the same vein, hackers have been targeting high-profile accounts on Signal and WhatsApp with similar phishing campaigns.
—Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
When Frank Hall constructed the original building in the late 19th century, his crew stumbled upon a vein of gold—but much to his dismay, his request to dig into it was denied by town officials.
—Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
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Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
In that vein, Harris and Newsom can feel comfortable about being on top of the heap.
—Keith Naughton, The Washington Examiner, 14 Mar. 2026
In the same vein, hackers have been targeting high-profile accounts on Signal and WhatsApp with similar phishing campaigns.
—Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
When Frank Hall constructed the original building in the late 19th century, his crew stumbled upon a vein of gold—but much to his dismay, his request to dig into it was denied by town officials.
—Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for vein
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vein
Noun
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Two innings later, Team USA got its first two runs in the same manner but offered a contrast in styles.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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The office also didn’t deposit checks in a timely manner, the recent audit found.—
Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Mar. 2026
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The formula also includes niacinamide, a multitasking ingredient that brightens uneven tone, refines the look of pores, and supports the skin barrier.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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Living rooms welcome the ambient tones of squeaking sneakers and droning cheer squads.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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But also look at where Pelle Larsson was on that final play, raising his hands as if in victory when Durant’s shot bounded off the rim, instead of remaining in chase mode.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort Dance mode is encouraged for all attendees, as the venue also doubles as a place for storytelling, games and dance-alongs, according to Disneyland officials.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Rendered in shades of sea-salt white, lime green, and peach, the leggy style lends itself to several key styling approaches.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2026
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The service The service style at 1 Hotel Tokyo is easygoing and never stuffy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Vein.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vein. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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