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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
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.
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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.
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Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
Pfeiffer went to town with hair extensions, loud makeup, and snap-on veneers.
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Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
4 June 2026
It is made of solid oak wood and veneers and is finished in a Tawny Oak color.
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Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
Common procedures in Turkey include hair transplants, rhinoplasty, veneers and cosmetic dentistry, body contouring, Botox, dermal fillers, mesotherapy and skin tightening treatments such as Thermage.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
According to Healthline, veneers typically last around 10 to 15 years when maintained well.
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K.h. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
This method generates penetration pressures roughly 30 times greater than previous seed-carrying systems that relied on rainfall to expand wood veneers.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
Upgrading the grid with wood veneers.
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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
It is made of solid oak wood and veneers and is finished in a Tawny Oak color.
—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
Common procedures in Turkey include hair transplants, rhinoplasty, veneers and cosmetic dentistry, body contouring, Botox, dermal fillers, mesotherapy and skin tightening treatments such as Thermage.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
According to Healthline, veneers typically last around 10 to 15 years when maintained well.
—
K.h. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
This method generates penetration pressures roughly 30 times greater than previous seed-carrying systems that relied on rainfall to expand wood veneers.
—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veneers
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With facades facing Seventh Avenue, 498 and 500 Seventh Avenue promised a future for America’s fashion capitol and over time, helped chart the success of Norman Norell, Bill Blass, Donna Karan and Ralph Lauren, among others.
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Decorative limestone and sandstone moldings adorned the building’s facades, while columns made from the same materials enhanced its splendor.
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The exteriors of the Slate vehicles won't be painted.
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Shoppers give these bags high marks across the board, and regularly rave about their durable hardshell exteriors, wheels that can roll over almost anything, and spacious interiors.
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The rich blend of shea butter, murumuru butter, coconut oil, and vitamin C coats lips in lasting moisture overnight.
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The ranch flavor is prominent and generously coats your fingers (in the best way).
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Lightweight and easily portable, this cleaner can tackle stains in carpets as well as upholstered furniture, appliances and other surfaces.
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Its advanced traction control and adaptive gait algorithms enable secure movement across slippery, loose, or shifting surfaces, including gravel, sand, wet metal grating, and cluttered factory floors.
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Lo Cleso finishes after having an earlier goal waved off for offside.
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Given that Spain won its final group game yesterday, the European champion will be awaiting whoever finishes second in Group J.
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Saturday is a Gridlock Alert Day in New York City as Panama faces England in the FIFA Men's World Cup in New Jersey.
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Ultimately, healthcare faces crucial decisions regarding computing power, which is becoming as vital as electricity for modern medicine.
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“Veneers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veneers. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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