veneers 1 of 2

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

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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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veneers

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verb

present tense third-person singular of veneer

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Recent Examples of veneers
Noun
Healthy teeth are ground down to nubs to make room for veneers. — Danielle Pergament, Allure, 29 Sep. 2026 Daley also warns buyers to look out for furniture with veneers which often peel or chip off and can’t be repaired. — Felicia Feaster, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026 The space is done up in Crème Light leather with Moccasin and Tan detailing, along with Ash Burr and Silver Birch veneers. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 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 Pfeiffer went to town with hair extensions, loud makeup, and snap-on veneers. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veneers
Noun
  • Its glassy face leans into a zigzag pattern across its facades and from some angles looks like a retro video game.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The 16-acre complex of SCAD Savannah Film Studios added new professional soundstages and more than 50 backlot facades and practical interiors to Savannah’s production landscape.
    — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Many teriyaki shops also have chicken katsu and egg rolls on the menu, but the versions here are standouts for their nongreasy crispy exteriors.
    — Allecia Vermillion, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Since completing her project, the building, whose exteriors were landmarked, has been redeveloped into residential units, with the only hint of its past the remaining rooftop sign.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The rich, silky formula coats the lips with collagen-boosting peptides, Brazilian acai butter, and African mongongo butter to plump and lock in moisture, while lactic acid and hibiscus flower enzymes buff away dry, flaky texture.
    — Tasha Nicole Smith, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Also, if one coats the surface of a daguerreotype with a layer of gold, the colors shift more to the red side of the spectrum.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Accumulation of food debris observed on blue cutting board stored with other clean food contact surfaces in back of kitchen.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • There is, of course, an automatic effect to hanging the tabletop pieces in place of the crucifix, their undulating surfaces almost reminiscent of a kind of spiritual abstraction.
    — Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Make sure the backup finishes before handing over your device.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Wilson finishes 26 of 41 for a career-high 452 yards and four TDs.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • If convicted, Sapov faces a maximum of five years in prison for each of the two counts of stalking, followed by supervised release.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Sentinel itself faces a more complicated development schedule.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026

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“Veneers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veneers. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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