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
Hand on the wheel, blood running through his veins like alcohol through a still.
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Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Despite the improvements, her health has still been unstable over the years, partially due to her diagnosis of pulmonary vein stenosis, a rare disease that narrows the veins connecting the heart and the lungs, her father told the outlet.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Chlorosis appears as a yellowing of the foliage, which can be hard to detect in 'Lemon-Lime' Nandina, however, the veins remain green, which can help distinguish natural coloration from chlorosis.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Possible future applications of the device include the production of three-dimensional scaffolding-like structures used to support the growth of artificial ligaments or veins.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
Early analysis reveals that Bennu’s dust is rich in carbon, nitrogen, and organic compounds, essential ingredients for life, and even contains unexpected phosphate veins.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Ross better hit a home run on his next hires, adding executives and a head coach who injects hope into the veins of this fan base like Parcells once did, because at this rate Dolphins apathy will become the constant.
—Omar Kelly
november 4, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2025
And, just like any other Latina artist out there, music really runs through our veins as well as the food, and [other aspects] of the culture.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 24 Oct. 2025
The veins in my arms start to show, black and prominent.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Despite the improvements, her health has still been unstable over the years, partially due to her diagnosis of pulmonary vein stenosis, a rare disease that narrows the veins connecting the heart and the lungs, her father told the outlet.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Chlorosis appears as a yellowing of the foliage, which can be hard to detect in 'Lemon-Lime' Nandina, however, the veins remain green, which can help distinguish natural coloration from chlorosis.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Possible future applications of the device include the production of three-dimensional scaffolding-like structures used to support the growth of artificial ligaments or veins.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
Early analysis reveals that Bennu’s dust is rich in carbon, nitrogen, and organic compounds, essential ingredients for life, and even contains unexpected phosphate veins.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Ross better hit a home run on his next hires, adding executives and a head coach who injects hope into the veins of this fan base like Parcells once did, because at this rate Dolphins apathy will become the constant.
—Omar Kelly
november 4, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2025
And, just like any other Latina artist out there, music really runs through our veins as well as the food, and [other aspects] of the culture.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 24 Oct. 2025
The veins in my arms start to show, black and prominent.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veins
Noun
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For my British mum, Paddington was manners, tea, and marmalade sandwiches.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 2025
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Halsey might be welcoming fans back to the badlands, but that doesn’t mean people are allowed to have bad manners at their shows.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Their processes—which involved adjusting tones and colors, as well as doubling, elongating, or solarizing images—gave their photographs a sharp, often startling edge.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
8 Nov. 2025
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Jurnee Smollett Smollett embraced autumnal tones, wearing the raspberry Max Mara cady bustier dress.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The buttons control the cooking modes, temperature setting (up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit), and cook time, which can also be conveniently adjusted using the dial.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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As Lime scooter use has risen drastically the past couple of years, the seemingly ubiquitous two-wheel modes of movement have changed the nature of roadways and pathways in Boise.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But on Madison Avenue, knitwear — including alpaca pieces knit in Peru and merino styles made in Italy — will the hero.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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What has changed is that the removal of royal styles and titles was a formal barrier that gave him a degree of protection.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Veins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veins. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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