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 Tony Carruthers was granted a one-year stay after his lethal injection was halted when executioners struggled to find a vein. — Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026 In 2017, Ohio halted the execution of Alva Campbell after the execution team couldn’t find a usable vein. — Keri Blakinger, ProPublica, 6 Oct. 2026 Jake having this dark magic, with the veins, brings this whole new level of danger to the whole show. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026 The medical team had trouble finding a vein to administer the lethal drugs and finally made an incision in his groin area. — Ed White, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vein
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vein
  1. manner
  2. tone
  3. mode
  4. style
Noun
  • His onscreen manner is based on affectlessly posing intrusive questions, and his shows involve real-life simulations akin to social-science experiments.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026
  • While the movers and shakers of global television, streaming and all manner of digital platforms descend on the Croisette, Variety looks at 21 projects that could go viral with buyers.
    — Emily Longeretta, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of manner
Noun
  • The 10% pure L-ascorbic acid works to fight against free radical damage and even out skin tone, while a blend of hyaluronic acid and ceramides helps hydrate skin and fortify the skin barrier.
    — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Instead of lace-up flats, the actress opted for a pair of strappy Christian Louboutin pumps in a metallic shade that only augmented the warm tones of the Monse design.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of tone
Noun
  • Press and hold the On/Off button to enter Wi-Fi and Matter pairing mode.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Hathaway is a more than capable R&B singer – with five Grammys and various Billboard hits in the genre to her credit – but she was locked into jazz mode for this performance.
    — William E. Ketchum III, VIBE.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of mode
Noun
  • The setup smooths the music’s flux without sacrificing the flavor of all the places and styles the album spans.
    — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Antique 18th-century Swiss wooden ceilings were sourced and reassembled to fit the precise dimensions of the primary rooms, and corridors and guest rooms are lined with 19th-century pine mountain–style paneling.
    — Michael James Gardner, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of style

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“Vein.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vein. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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