Synonyms of veneers

veneers 1 of 2

noun

plural of veneer

1

as in facades

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

• facades
• glosses
• window dressings
• tinsels
• cotton candies
• fluffs
• fronts
• poses
• masquerades
• fig leafs
• semblances
• charades
• shows
• guises

2

as in exteriors

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

• exteriors
• surfaces
• facades
• fronts
• shells
• tops
• skins
• faces
• facings
• outsides
• coverings
• masks
• appearances
• covers
• shows
• disguises
• semblances
• guises

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• interiors
• insides

veneers

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of veneer

as in varnishes

Related Words

• varnishes
• coats
• finishes
• glazes
• lacquers
• faces
• sands
• files
• brightens
• slicks
• scrubs
• sandpapers
• bones
• glosses
• japans
• sleeks
• polishes
• scrapes
• rasps
• burnishes
• sandblasts
• dresses
• scours
• shines
• rubs
• furbishes
• bobs
• laps
• buffs
• smooths
• grinds
• smoothens

Dissimilar Words

• ruffles
• roughens
• roughs (up)
• scuffs (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of veneers

Noun

The gold standard for veneers is porcelain, a glass-like material that ceramicists shape layer by layer. — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 7 Aug. 2026

The Dancing with the Stars pro underwent a cosmetic procedure to enhance his smile with veneers and shared all the details about the transformation on social media. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

Full Smile Makeover Antalya has become one of the busiest destinations for smile makeovers, combining cosmetic procedures such as porcelain veneers with restorative treatments including crowns, bridges and dental implants. — Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

Nguyen founded Vintage Modern, formerly known as Vintage Broncos, to wrap classic car veneers around the latest vehicle undercarriages. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 July 2026

Upgrading the grid with wood veneers. — Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026

The intimate, high-design interior is replete with a royal scepter–like shifter, rich wood veneers, and unblemished hides sourced from Scandinavian bulls. — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 12 June 2026

Old furniture often features solid wood construction and quality joinery, while many newer pieces rely on veneers or particleboard, Pearce says. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026

Pfeiffer went to town with hair extensions, loud makeup, and snap-on veneers. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 4 June 2026