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
Adrenaline navigated open veins.
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Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The condition occurs when valves in certain veins do not function properly, causing blood to pool.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Her Four Dimensional Experiential Studies in Random Constant, 1963–73, functions as a key to her work in this vein.
—Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
Another goodie is, uh, Carolyn Wharton, that's pink with red veins and green edges, an older one called Frieda Hemple, which has bright red leaves with green edges.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
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Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The condition occurs when valves in certain veins do not function properly, causing blood to pool.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Her Four Dimensional Experiential Studies in Random Constant, 1963–73, functions as a key to her work in this vein.
—Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
Another goodie is, uh, Carolyn Wharton, that's pink with red veins and green edges, an older one called Frieda Hemple, which has bright red leaves with green edges.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vein
Noun
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The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office will identify the victim and determine the official cause and manner of death.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Your niece’s lack of manners is hurtful and disappointing.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Romvari herself grew up on an island in British Columbia, and the natural landscape plays a significant role in her movie’s textures and tones.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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The younger journalist brings a softer tone to his reports.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With that supply since cut off, Cuba has entered crisis mode, lacking energy sources to power the electric grid.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
11 Apr. 2026
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While Katseye were in planning mode, the pop world buzzed with speculation and curiosity about what the performance would bring — or more specifically, who.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Born from the embers of the eighties band Talulah Gosh, Heavenly, led by the singer and guitarist Amelia Fletcher, shuffled forward with her riffy, effervescent playing style, gradually growing more sophisticated across four LPs and an EP, without any loss of buoyancy.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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The pop star was photographed in New York City with friends Ashley Avignone and Jerrod Carmichael on Wednesday, April 8, and was seen wearing an elegant look that had bridal style written all over it.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Vein.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vein. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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