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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
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
Perhaps predictably, one of her favorite pieces in the line is a gracefully curved dressing table in walnut and birch veneers.
—Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2026
Researchers at Austria's Graz University of Technology explored this wild idea while thinking about ways to prevent layers of wood veneers from peeling off each other when they were forced apart with regular use.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 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
Well, somebody has to make the veneers.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
Noun
Implants can provide a long-term solution, although treatment usually takes longer than veneers or crowns.
—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
Perhaps predictably, one of her favorite pieces in the line is a gracefully curved dressing table in walnut and birch veneers.
—Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2026
Researchers at Austria's Graz University of Technology explored this wild idea while thinking about ways to prevent layers of wood veneers from peeling off each other when they were forced apart with regular use.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 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
Well, somebody has to make the veneers.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veneers
Noun
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Cruise ships release passengers daily to see the bright, ornate facades lining the harbor.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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The basilica features three main facades -- the Nativity, the Passion and the Glory -- each depicting a different chapter of Christ's life.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Length can vary but make certain to never crowd the skillet if panfrying, as a crowded skillet gives off steam and that steam can soften exteriors, leading to soggy fish.—
Jack Hennessy,
Outdoor Life,
29 Apr. 2026
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Designer Can Yalman took control of those exteriors, while Milan studio Hot Lab dreamed up the interiors.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The fine Nappa leather seating surfaces, ventilation and massage functions up front, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel and Bang & Olufsen sound system transform long stretches of Highway 36 into something closer to a private lounge.—
Chris Jackson,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Accessibility As a rural property set across gently sloping terrain, there are uneven surfaces, steps, and small hills to navigate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ngo coats the nail with a matte primer, which creates a smooth base, before buffing eye shadow across the surface with a nail sponge.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Algae coats the native eelgrass.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Macky Sall, the former president of Senegal, is among those in line to replace Antonio Guterres, whose term finishes at the end of the year.—
Peter Martin,
Bloomberg,
23 Apr. 2026
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Honor also had robots secure the second and third place finishes in the race.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bristy has not been found as of Saturday, but the suspect faces two murder counts.—
Robert McGreevy , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the investigative outlet Inkyfada faces a court hearing May 11 as authorities pursue the dissolution of Al Khatt, the association that publishes it.—
Ghaya ben Mbarek,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Veneers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veneers. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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