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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
The charismatic Narciso returns from Buenos Aires with rock ‘n’ roll in his veins.
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026
The beautiful veins of this country are plagued by cancerous cells; these cells have entered every organ.
—Syda Segovia Taylor, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
The condition, common among people in their 70s, occurs when veins in the legs have trouble sending blood back to the heart.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Her son was brain dead, but on life support, machines alone keeping his heart beating, the blood running through his veins.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 29 Dec. 2025
Speaking of which, the concept of royalty among members of PFV is no exaggeration, though some of the blue blood flowing through members’ veins is merely aristocratic.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2025
The team reportedly chose the foot because its arteries and veins closely match the size and structure of those in the ear.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2025
Similar veins appeared on young Will’s neck in Season 2 when Joyce, Jonathan (Charlie Heaton) and Nancy (Natalie Dyer) did something similar to Will, exposing his body to intense heat to expel the Mind Flayer from his body.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
The light blue shade counteracts purple and pink tones to cover redness and veins, while the peach shade brightens and corrects sallow-looking skin.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Dec. 2025
Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026
The beautiful veins of this country are plagued by cancerous cells; these cells have entered every organ.
—Syda Segovia Taylor, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
The condition, common among people in their 70s, occurs when veins in the legs have trouble sending blood back to the heart.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Her son was brain dead, but on life support, machines alone keeping his heart beating, the blood running through his veins.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 29 Dec. 2025
Speaking of which, the concept of royalty among members of PFV is no exaggeration, though some of the blue blood flowing through members’ veins is merely aristocratic.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2025
The team reportedly chose the foot because its arteries and veins closely match the size and structure of those in the ear.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2025
Similar veins appeared on young Will’s neck in Season 2 when Joyce, Jonathan (Charlie Heaton) and Nancy (Natalie Dyer) did something similar to Will, exposing his body to intense heat to expel the Mind Flayer from his body.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
The light blue shade counteracts purple and pink tones to cover redness and veins, while the peach shade brightens and corrects sallow-looking skin.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veins
Noun
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Judith Martin's Miss Manners column has chronicled the continuous rise and fall of American manners since 1978.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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This Is the Way to Tea Party From setting the table to greeting guests, Cece teaches her friends how to use their best manners while enjoying a tea party.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Slow-attack tones emerge and are subsumed back within the haze, like single strands of a spiderweb zooming in and out of focus; the uppermost reaches are suffused in a delicate scrim of what sounds like electronic crickets.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
14 Jan. 2026
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One/Size is currently offering 13 products at Boots, including top seller On ‘Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray and various primers formulated for a variety of skin tones and types.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The boarding school offers a rich background against which both modes can flourish.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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It is built from the ground up as a pure off-roader, but its highlight is three selectable power modes that simulate 150cc, 200cc, and 300cc gas bikes.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Lululemon’s latest End of Season Sale features hundreds of popular legging styles like the Wunder Train High-Rise Tights and must-have shoes and accessories.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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Luckily, discount site Rue La La just quietly marked down a handful of popular styles — and prices start at $90.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Veins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veins. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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