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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
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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
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Recent Examples of veneer
Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2023
And if Psyche does have a rocky mantle, ferrovolcanic seeps could have veneered it with metal from the asteroid’s core.
—Michael Greshko, National Geographic, 18 Sep. 2019
Craig Spencer, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025
Tia Glover, with her sharp British wit, looks primed to challenge Potomac’s polite veneers.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 28 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Your table is almost certainly veneered, meaning that the top has a thin layer of beautiful wood glued to a base material, which could be plywood or particleboard.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2023
And if Psyche does have a rocky mantle, ferrovolcanic seeps could have veneered it with metal from the asteroid’s core.
—Michael Greshko, National Geographic, 18 Sep. 2019
Verb
For each of these men—and the broader medical and public-health community that supported the eugenics movement—the veneer of data objectivity helped transform prejudice into policy.
—Craig Spencer, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025
Tia Glover, with her sharp British wit, looks primed to challenge Potomac’s polite veneers.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veneer
Noun
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Yet, for some, their luxury vacations are all a facade.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Film Festival, shows the private turmoil behind the comedian’s affable facade.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The latest version of the two-door, which is available as a coupe and convertible, weighs less and features a more sculpted exterior that produces 20 percent more downforce.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
4 Sep. 2025
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Small, intentional touches can instantly brighten your home’s exterior.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Pan Make sure the Bundt pan is thoroughly coated with baking spray—not cooking spray.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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Pour the marinade over and turn the tofu to coat.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The patterns on vinyl floors are only on the surface, while linoleum's patterns go all the way through the material.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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For observers in Australia, Asia, Africa and parts of Europe, the rise of the full moon will be followed by its journey through Earth’s shadow in space, with its surface glowing reddish-orange for 82 minutes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The coarsest grades of steel wool can strip paint or varnish and remove rust from surfaces.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2025
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In Pasto, a community gathers around varnishing — from old trade networks between harvesters, carpenters, and varnishers to fairs where artisans demonstrate their craft.—
Gabriela Molina Riascos,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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When Calgary finished a disappointing fifth in the Pacific Division in 2023-24 and missed the playoffs by 17 points, that set the stage for Markstrom’s trade to the New Jersey Devils and opened the door for Wolf.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Hubbard finished the game with 16 carries for 57 yards.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Waltman hand-carves each of her patterns and uses slip and ash glaze to add contrasting tones.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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Consumers can expect the brand's viral products, including peptide lip treatments, glazing milk and pocket blushes to be available at Sephora, according to the preview.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The swells will continue to build and increase along east-facing shorelines through the middle of the week, the hurricane center warned.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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As the season sets in, many face low mood and energy as shorter days and cooler temperatures lead to more social isolation.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Veneer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veneer. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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