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 comic, familiar vein of this poem, this Circe is jaded. — Bailey Sincox, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026 But in its inclusions and exclusions, the doc lets viewers draw some conclusions about him and his own addictions to repeatedly telling stories in this vein. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026 Avoid tight waistbands and ankle bands, which can put pressure on veins. — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2026 However, there are many other frequencies that could be looked at, and in that vein Mason has conducted the first ever SETI search with ALMA, the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array in Chile. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vein
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vein
  1. manner
  2. tone
  3. mode
  4. style
Noun
  • Previously, third-tier sides could spend 60 per cent of relevant turnover, alongside varying proportions of equity injected by owners, with the latter included in SCMP calculations in a staggered manner.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The total airfare would still have to be listed in some manner under the new rules.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of manner
Noun
  • Nail designs that feature marbling, gradient finishes, and French tips add dimension to the tone.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026
  • For an easy finishing touch, toss a dotted floral throw pillow onto your sofa or bed to bring in warmer tones and cozier textures.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of tone
Noun
  • Luk points to films of the 1970s, admiring their willingness to move between modes contemporary cinema can sometimes keep separate.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The changes are designed to produce faster and sharper gear changes across all drive modes.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of mode
Noun
  • The Bills — sporting their new-look, attack-style 3-4 defense — attempted to stay as vanilla as possible while executing their core defensive philosophies.
    — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • That means cables, socks, Legos, kids' pajamas, and everything else not taller than the unit itself are up for grabs, Pac-Man style.
    — Joe Salas August 14, New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of style

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“Vein.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vein. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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