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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
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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
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Recent Examples of veneers
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
Some of us had meticulous regimens (involving facials, veneers, and multiple hair and makeup trials) while others went with the flow (booking a hair appointment the day of).
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 31 Jan. 2026
Additionally, Trop also recommends skipping any cabinet refacing that uses stick-on veneers or DIY covers.
—Jane Kim, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
Gongora, who had over 400,000 followers across multiple Instagram accounts, was known for her extensive cosmetic procedures — including nose jobs, buccal fat removal, brow lifts, butt and breast implants and veneers — as well as her tattoos, which covered her face and body.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
While the clinic is widely associated with aesthetic work such as veneers, smile design, and Hollywood Smile makeovers, its service range extends from basic oral care to complex rehabilitations involving implants and full-arch restorations.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
Well, somebody has to make the veneers.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
Dental specialists are now doing canine braces and porcelain veneers.
—Jane Stern, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
Clients can also tell a personal story through custom marquetry and inlaid veneers, incorporating a family crest or a signature motif.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
The natural and black ash veneers both make for great contemporary canvases when putting together your dream bedscape.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
Some of us had meticulous regimens (involving facials, veneers, and multiple hair and makeup trials) while others went with the flow (booking a hair appointment the day of).
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 31 Jan. 2026
Additionally, Trop also recommends skipping any cabinet refacing that uses stick-on veneers or DIY covers.
—Jane Kim, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
Gongora, who had over 400,000 followers across multiple Instagram accounts, was known for her extensive cosmetic procedures — including nose jobs, buccal fat removal, brow lifts, butt and breast implants and veneers — as well as her tattoos, which covered her face and body.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
While the clinic is widely associated with aesthetic work such as veneers, smile design, and Hollywood Smile makeovers, its service range extends from basic oral care to complex rehabilitations involving implants and full-arch restorations.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
Well, somebody has to make the veneers.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
Dental specialists are now doing canine braces and porcelain veneers.
—Jane Stern, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
Clients can also tell a personal story through custom marquetry and inlaid veneers, incorporating a family crest or a signature motif.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veneers
Noun
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The reports submitted to the weather service describe trees blocking roadways, falling onto vehicles and landing on building facades.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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Some facades step out; others are set back.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Scale motifs appear throughout both exteriors and interiors.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2026
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The goal when roasting is to cook them just enough at a high enough temperature that the exteriors caramelize, while the interiors just become tender throughout.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Daniel advised that a three-step ladder and Swiffer duster will come in handy for cleaning ceiling fans, blinds and chandeliers, while Clorox wipes are ideal for wiping away dirt from surfaces, doors and hinges.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Use expired laundry detergent as a soak agent to deep-clean oven racks, bathtubs, concrete, and other outdoor surfaces.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Dark chocolate coats a soft jelly orange interior made with real orange juice concentrate—no artificial flavoring.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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Honey coats the throat and may help reduce coughing, making the combo especially soothing.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Karaban finishes his career with a 60-6 record at home, 31-1 in Hartford, and 29-5 on campus.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2026
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Elsewhere, Dana finishes up with Ilana’s exam.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Iran’s clerical regime now faces the prospect of trying to find a successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following his killing in joint US-Israeli strikes.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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The Social Security Administration faces a funding crisis.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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