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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
Add white SunPatiens to accentuate the existing palette or vibrant-toned coleus to tease out the purple-red veins in the heucherella.
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Also, Wise had said that one of the Nazis’ methods for killing Jews was to inject air bubbles into their veins, at the rate of up to a hundred people per hour, but a doctor in New Orleans told Julian that this was impossible.
—Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
Most often, the clot forms elsewhere — typically in the deep veins of the legs or pelvis — in a condition known as deep vein thrombosis.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
All that trauma is in her veins.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
Expensive; may chip easily This deep purple-red reflects light, softening the appearance of veins, sunspots and discoloration.
—Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 16 Feb. 2026
Soon, other riders, alerted by Revere, would be spread out on routes that ran like so many veins through the body of land and people.
—Kostya Kennedy, Time, 16 Feb. 2026
Here is Kyle yelling so hard at Dorit that her veins are straining against her Botox.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
It’s estimated that about 1 in 5 cases of blood clots in the veins are related to cancer and cancer treatment.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Also, Wise had said that one of the Nazis’ methods for killing Jews was to inject air bubbles into their veins, at the rate of up to a hundred people per hour, but a doctor in New Orleans told Julian that this was impossible.
—Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
Most often, the clot forms elsewhere — typically in the deep veins of the legs or pelvis — in a condition known as deep vein thrombosis.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
All that trauma is in her veins.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
Expensive; may chip easily This deep purple-red reflects light, softening the appearance of veins, sunspots and discoloration.
—Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 16 Feb. 2026
Soon, other riders, alerted by Revere, would be spread out on routes that ran like so many veins through the body of land and people.
—Kostya Kennedy, Time, 16 Feb. 2026
Here is Kyle yelling so hard at Dorit that her veins are straining against her Botox.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
It’s estimated that about 1 in 5 cases of blood clots in the veins are related to cancer and cancer treatment.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veins
Noun
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Somewhere along the line, the old etiquette has been forgotten and new manners have been invented by their husbands.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Sure, curling is just shuffleboard for people who have ice skates and manners.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Sleek lines, warm wood tones and moody, dark finishes create a space that feels contemporary and intimate, with subtle nods to the building’s artistic past in the art hanging on the walls curated from local Denver artists.—
Sara Rosenthal,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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Strong colors and bold materials defined the character’s public-facing persona, while neutral tones and slim silhouettes appeared in her more private moments.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The chessboard ultimately offers four different modes.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
26 Feb. 2026
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Computational modes like Starry Sky AF (autofocus down to -8EV), Live Composite for star trails, and Night Vision mode aid in capturing the night sky.—
James Abbott,
Space.com,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Add a pep in your step with our edit of the best styles, below.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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Without eggs, the cake will have less structure than more traditional styles of cake and will rely solely on leavening, baking soda in this case.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Veins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veins. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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