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
The healthy outlook coursing through Liu’s veins jumps out on the ice.
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Elliott Almond, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Photogrpah by Natalie Keyssar Gravy runs in my veins.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Feb. 2026
On his black shirtfront, golden vines moved up his torso like a map of his veins.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 1 Feb. 2026
My grandpa used to say we were born with grease in our veins.
—Rashika Jaipuriar, IndyStar, 29 Jan. 2026
The younger Pearl does not stalk the sideline drenched in sweat, veins bulging from his neck and spittle flying at every questionable call.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
But the ice in his veins remained.
—Olivia Sayer, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Extravascular ICDs, on the other hand, are implanted outside of the heart and veins, lowering the risk for infection.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
Needles can puncture the walls of veins, causing blood to leak into surrounding tissues.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 22 Jan. 2026
Elliott Almond, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Photogrpah by Natalie Keyssar Gravy runs in my veins.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Feb. 2026
On his black shirtfront, golden vines moved up his torso like a map of his veins.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 1 Feb. 2026
My grandpa used to say we were born with grease in our veins.
—Rashika Jaipuriar, IndyStar, 29 Jan. 2026
The younger Pearl does not stalk the sideline drenched in sweat, veins bulging from his neck and spittle flying at every questionable call.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
But the ice in his veins remained.
—Olivia Sayer, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Extravascular ICDs, on the other hand, are implanted outside of the heart and veins, lowering the risk for infection.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
Needles can puncture the walls of veins, causing blood to leak into surrounding tissues.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veins
Noun
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American elites aped European fashions, art, and manners, and Europeans admired American energy and efficiency.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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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,
23 Jan. 2026
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Consider light palettes in tones of sage, soft blue, or butter yellow, and placing out chic umbrellas to create shade for your guests.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
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Minimalists typically limit pillows to a small, versatile selection that works year-round, focusing on high-quality materials and neutral tones.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The aircraft transitioned cleanly between modes, a step developers see as critical for scaling eVTOLs beyond short hops.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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The button activates seven different modes—white, red, and green—providing strong directional lighting.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Loose and oversized styles aren't going anywhere, don't worry.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
2 Feb. 2026
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That playful approach is also evident in the 1990s trend of product advertisements by auteurist filmmakers like Jean-Luc Godard and David Lynch, who brought their signature styles and atmospheres to commercials for shoes, video games, and more.—
Michael Cowan,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Veins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veins. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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