1
as in facade
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
Relevance
2
as in exterior
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
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in to coat
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of veneer
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
Ed’s monstrous behavior under the influence of cortisone shatters the veneer of middle-class gentility to reveal the fault lines repressed beneath it.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2025
Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2023
And if Psyche does have a rocky mantle, ferrovolcanic seeps could have veneered it with metal from the asteroid’s core.
—Michael Greshko, National Geographic, 18 Sep. 2019
See All Example Sentences for veneer
Noun
Weaving together the crunchy style of Streets of Rage with the progressive aspects of titles like Hades — all wrapped in a stunning paint-like veneer — Absolum has just jumped to the top of must-have list.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
Ed’s monstrous behavior under the influence of cortisone shatters the veneer of middle-class gentility to reveal the fault lines repressed beneath it.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
Your table is almost certainly veneered, meaning that the top has a thin layer of beautiful wood glued to a base material, which could be plywood or particleboard.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2023
And if Psyche does have a rocky mantle, ferrovolcanic seeps could have veneered it with metal from the asteroid’s core.
—Michael Greshko, National Geographic, 18 Sep. 2019
See All Example Sentences for veneer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veneer
Noun
-
Though the statesman tries to stay one step ahead of the sovereign, the facade he’s so carefully crafted starts to crack.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
-
The iconic flag is bolted onto the facades of brick homes.—
Sara Miller Llana,
The Christian Science Monitor,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
One of those earlier safety campaigns, in June of last year, pertained to trim pieces along the exterior of the trunk bed that could come loose while driving.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
-
For clever organization, snag the Lark Manor Thurleigh Ottoman, which has a soft fleece exterior, can double as seating, and hides a storage compartment.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
The wheat and sunflowers that Viktor grew would coat the fields in color, green wheat in one season, golden flowers in another.—
Ross Peleh,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2025
-
The breathable and form-fitting Nylon/Spandex liner is coated with nitrile (a synthetic rubber) for protection and grip.—
Nora Taylor,
Architectural Digest,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
The term originally referred to a corner or a space between two lines or surfaces, which evolved into its geometric meaning.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
-
Be sure to thoroughly rinse off the solution from all food prep surfaces.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Both works underwent conservation at Harvard, with conservators Ellen Davis and Kate Smith noting that Two Human Beings had at one point been varnished, in a move inconsistent with Munch’s practice, and that Train Smoke had accumulated atmospheric grime and was in need of paint stabilization.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
6 Feb. 2025
-
Red and brown cliffs, varnished by thousands of years of high-desert weather, towered on either side of me.—
Derek M. Norman,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
With Saturday’s strong performance, the Gophers finish the regular season ranked 10th in the nation.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
-
Alex endures the harassment, finishes her work, and ends the night by devouring a bowl of stew in the kitchen.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
The girl was lying in a hospital bed, her eyes glazed, connected to lines and tubes.—
Brandy Zadrozny,
NBC News,
20 Mar. 2025
-
For example, the equipment menus are so dense with numbers that my eyes glaze over looking at it.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
The Salvadoran-Croatian pair have a 17-5 record this season and will face sixth seeds Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool of Great Britain in the championship match.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2025
-
Brownlee faces a minimum sentence of 35 years to life in prison and will be sentenced in July, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Veneer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veneer. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share