Synonyms of veneer

veneer 1 of 2

noun

və-ˈnir 

1

as in facade

a deceptively attractive external appearance

the veneer of civility that the neighbors had maintained over the years disappeared with the filing of the first lawsuit

Synonyms & Similar Words

• facade
• façade
• gloss
• window dressing
• tinsel
• fluff
• semblance
• pose
• masquerade
• charade
• cotton candy
• front
• guise
• show
• fig leaf

2

as in exterior

an outer part or layer

the top and sides of the desk are overlaid with cherry veneers, while the interior wood is white pine

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exterior
• surface
• facade
• front
• skin
• shell
• top
• outside
• face
• façade
• facing
• appearance
• mask
• cover
• covering
• show
• semblance
• disguise
• guise

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• interior
• inside

veneer

2 of 2

verb

as in to coat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• coat
• varnish
• finish
• glaze
• face
• lacquer
• slick
• sand
• sleek
• gloss
• brighten
• japan
• file
• scrub
• bone
• polish
• scrape
• sandpaper
• shine
• scour
• smooth
• sandblast
• rub
• burnish
• buff
• rasp
• furbish
• bob
• dress
• lap
• grind
• smoothen

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ruffle
• roughen
• rough (up)
• scuff (up)

Examples of veneer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

It’s constructed of burl wood veneer, which is known for showcasing intricate grain patterns, and has gold handles for a bit of modern flair. —Bridget Degnan, Peoplemag, 30 July 2024

Adam and Eve’s cautionary tale of humanity’s fall from grace in the Garden of Eden could provide a patron the public veneer of biblical piety. —Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024

Verb