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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
Sonal Nain, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Sarah Sherman Samuel has designed an unexpected silhouette made out of Sungkai wood and veneer that offers plenty of storage space for dishes or knick-knacks.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 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
Yet beneath this veneer, the wail of sirens, the hurried stamp of feet into basements and the slam of shelter doors have become just as familiar.
—Sonal Nain, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Sarah Sherman Samuel has designed an unexpected silhouette made out of Sungkai wood and veneer that offers plenty of storage space for dishes or knick-knacks.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veneer
Noun
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One photo captures Nelson walking in front of Union Terminal's recognizable Art Deco facade.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Oct. 2025
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Yet beneath that minimalist façade lies a surprisingly complex design challenge that has architects and homeowners rethinking how to integrate wellness spaces into contemporary living.—
Jesse Dorris,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Baisi and Sayeed toured Yale together to examine the architectural styles and study the light in both the interiors and exteriors.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
9 Oct. 2025
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The exterior is wrapped in Alice + Olivia’s storm floral print.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Whether your hair has been fried from hot tools or color treatments, this treatment coats every strand using ceramides and collagen.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
8 Oct. 2025
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The lightweight 25-inch spinner is coated in water- and stain-resistant material, rolls smoothly on two wheels, and fits enough outfits to last for two-week trips or longer.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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Rip currents won't pull you beneath the water's surface.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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Beneath the film’s comedic surface run threads of reinvention and vulnerability, themes that echo Cooper’s own early years as an actor just finding his footing in New York.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
11 Oct. 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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How to Watch Italy vs Israel There’s a lot on the line as Italy hosts Israel in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, with the home team still in contention to finish first in UEFA Group I.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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There's no comic relief or light moments to take you away from the tough topics, which makes Guadagnino's piece stick with you long after the credits have finished rolling.—
Rachel Choy,
Refinery29,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Use it to evenly marinate the turkey, glaze vegetables, and coat your dinner rolls.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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It’s used to glaze brisket or slather over ribs, adding heat and tang in equal measure.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Weiss now faces three major challenges.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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But companies that don’t have an issue with undocumented workers are facing the friction of having employees pulled aside by ICE officials.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Veneer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veneer. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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