VENEERING Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

veneering

verb

Definition of veneering

present participle of veneer

as in varnishing

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Like most ’80s metal heroes who briefly lost their way in the late ’90s, Megadeth have spent the 21st century varnishing their legacy with what’s tried and true, delivering eight LPs since 2001 that all basically sound the same.

— Eli Enis, Pitchfork, 26 Jan. 2026

Definition of varnishing

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At this time, there was just one photoshoot finishing up (see balloons video above), and by 5 pm I and the resident cats had the park to ourselves.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
On the second floor, a construction crew worked on finishing twenty-eight hotel rooms, set to open next summer.

— Jake Offenhartz, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of finishing

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But soon after a contractor completed work on a protective blue liner, and the pool was refilled, there were reports of coating floating at the surface.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
May 12, 2026 – After additional rain delays on May 10 - 11, coating product spraying continues.

— Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of coating

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Before planting any hibiscus seeds, start by nicking or sanding the seeds using fine-grade sandpaper or the tip of a knife.

— Shelby Vittek, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026
The rooms All Volcanoes lodges are hand-built and use no machinery (apart from sanding) by their team of builders, carpenters, welders, and fundi/artisans, from the papyrus roof to the bedside lamps.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026

Definition of sanding

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