veins

noun

plural of vein
as in manners
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 veins Nitric oxide is a molecule that helps blood vessels relax and widen, which helps blood flow through your veins properly. — Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 16 July 2026 But before the game, something in vein—or rather in the veins of Bellingham’s legs—caught a lot of attention on social media. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026 But underneath run deep veins of discontent that have grown over decades of bloody repression, international sanctions and economic mismanagement, and have widened since authorities killed thousands of anti-government protesters in January. — ABC News, 9 July 2026 By hugging your leg muscles and feet, the socks keep veins straight and narrow so that the valves can pump properly. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 Johnson’s carapace is detailed with skin-like textures, swollen bicep veins and living tattoos that offer him encouragement and advice. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 There is no question that there is gas running through my veins. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 9 July 2026 This legacy goes through my veins, as I was born to American parents myself. — Naftali Bennett, Time, 9 July 2026 Chlorosis typically starts in the area between the leaf veins and then worsens. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veins
  1. manners
  2. tones
  3. modes
  4. styles
Noun
  • Abroad, it will be interpreted as representing the manners of all Americans, so your embarrassment is understandable.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
  • While the children are still young, Kate, who has partnered with JonnyPops on the brand’s Magic of Kindness campaign, has made good manners a priority in her household.
    — Genevieve Uzamere, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
Definition of manners
Noun
  • This Marriott Bonvoy property lives up to the elegance and sophistication of the brand, with clean timber interiors, neutral tones and pops of sapphire.
    — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
  • The moments of abrasiveness hit like a landslide, and when Loathe try to be pretty, the tones are even more starkly amateur and ugly.
    — Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026
Definition of tones
Noun
  • Rather, currency will be extracted that can be used either to upgrade Vault Breaker kits or abilities, or it can be used to purchase rotating store items that can be used in any mode, including the normal extraction modes.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Some coding tools call these auto-run, skip-permissions or unrestricted modes.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of modes
Noun
  • The city and nearby Miami Beach are both known for its airy and colorful Mediterranean Revival styles, Caribbean influence and tropical take on Art Deco, but skyscrapers do not have a long history within the city.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • For as dutifully naturalistic as the setups are, the film occasionally takes on the feel of a stage play, where its latticework of accents, syntaxes, and acting styles are allowed to accentuate something other than strict verisimilitude.
    — Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 21 July 2026
Definition of styles

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